CVE-2017-7811
UnknownEPSS 2.27%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 55. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 55. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 56.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7811?
Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 55. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
How severe is CVE-2017-7811?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7811?
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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