CVE-2017-7818
UnknownEPSS 3.42%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating arrays of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) elements within containers through the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 3.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating arrays of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) elements within containers through the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56, Firefox ESR < 52.4, and Thunderbird < 52.4.
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 | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| 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 | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.4.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 56.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2831Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2885Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1363723Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3987Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4014Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-22/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-23/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101055Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2831Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2885Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1363723Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3987Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4014Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-22/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-23/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7818?
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating arrays of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) elements within containers through the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56, Firefox ESR < 52.4, and Thunderbird < 52.4.
How severe is CVE-2017-7818?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7818?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-7818?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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