CVE-2017-5427

Name: CVE-2017-5427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:05.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5427 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A non-existent chrome.manifest file will attempt to be loaded during startup from the primary installation directory. If a malicious user with local access puts chrome.manifest and other referenced files in this directory, they will be loaded and activated during startup. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A non-existent chrome.manifest file will attempt to be loaded during startup from the primary installation directory. If a malicious user with local access puts chrome.manifest and other referenced files in this directory, they will be loaded and activated during startup. This could result in malicious software being added without consent or modification of referenced installed files. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295542Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1295542Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5427?

How severe is CVE-2017-5427?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5427 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5427?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST