CVE-2017-5459
UnknownEPSS 4.72%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow in WebGL triggerable by web content, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.. EPSS estimates a 4.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow in WebGL triggerable by web content, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| 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 | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 45.9.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 53.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 52.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.1.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97940Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038320Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1104Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1106Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1201Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1333858Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3831Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-12/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-13/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97940Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038320Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1104Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1106Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1201Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1333858Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3831Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-12/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-13/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5459?
A buffer overflow in WebGL triggerable by web content, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.
How severe is CVE-2017-5459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5459?
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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