CVE-2017-5428
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CVE-2017-5428 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the "createImageBitmap" API. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the "createImageBitmap" API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring a second vulnerability to compromise a user's computer. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.0.1 and Firefox < 52.0.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 52.0.1 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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