CVE-2017-5428

Name: CVE-2017-5428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:05.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5428?

How severe is CVE-2017-5428?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5428 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5428?

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Source: NVD / NIST