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CVE-2017-5374: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 24 2017(Updated: )

Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 50.1. 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 < 51.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<51
51
Firefox<51.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5374?

    CVE-2017-5374 has critical severity due to potential memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5374?

    To fix CVE-2017-5374, update Firefox to version 51 or later.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5374?

    CVE-2017-5374 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 51.

  • Can CVE-2017-5374 be exploited?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5374 could potentially be exploited to run arbitrary code with sufficient effort.

  • Who reported CVE-2017-5374?

    CVE-2017-5374 was reported by Mozilla developers and community members.

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