CVE-2017-7766

Name: CVE-2017-7766
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:08.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7766 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An attack using manipulation of "updater.ini" contents, used by the Mozilla Windows Updater, and privilege escalation through the Mozilla Maintenance Service to allow for arbitrary file execution and deletion by the Maintenance Service, which has privileged access. Note: This attack requires local system access and only affects Windows. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An attack using manipulation of "updater.ini" contents, used by the Mozilla Windows Updater, and privilege escalation through the Mozilla Maintenance Service to allow for arbitrary file execution and deletion by the Maintenance Service, which has privileged access. Note: This attack requires local system access and only affects Windows. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.2 and Firefox < 54.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.2.0
Mozilla	Firefox	< 54.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1342742Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1342742Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7766?

How severe is CVE-2017-7766?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7766 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7766?

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