CVE-2017-7846
UnknownEPSS 2.01%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It is possible to execute JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when RSS feed is viewed as a website, e.g. via "View -> Feed article -> Website" or in the standard format of "View -> Feed article -> default format". EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It is possible to execute JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when RSS feed is viewed as a website, e.g. via "View -> Feed article -> Website" or in the standard format of "View -> Feed article -> default format". This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.5.2.
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 | 7.4 |
| 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 | Thunderbird | < 52.5.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0061Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1411716Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4075Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-30/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040123Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0061Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1411716Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4075Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-30/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7846?
It is possible to execute JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when RSS feed is viewed as a website, e.g. via "View -> Feed article -> Website" or in the standard format of "View -> Feed article -> default format". This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.5.2.
How severe is CVE-2017-7846?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7846?
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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