CVE-2017-7845

Name: CVE-2017-7845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-11T21:29:12.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements using Direct 3D 9 with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. This is due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks and results in a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements using Direct 3D 9 with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. This is due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks and results in a potentially exploitable crash. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.5.2, Firefox ESR < 52.5.2, and Firefox < 57.0.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.21%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 52.5.2
Mozilla	Firefox	< 57.0.2
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 52.5.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102115Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1402372Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-28/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-29/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-30/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102115Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1402372Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-28/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-29/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-30/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7845?

How severe is CVE-2017-7845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7845?

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