CVE-2017-5375: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 24, 2017
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Updated

JIT code allocation can allow for a bypass of ASLR and DEP protections leading to potential memory corruption attacks.

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
118.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1115.3.1esr-1~deb10u1102.15.0esr-1~deb11u1115.3.1esr-1~deb11u1102.15.1esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1115.4.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.7
45.7
Mozilla Firefox<51
51
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.7
45.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<51.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Mozilla Firefox<45.7.0
alpine/firefox-esr<45.7.0-r0
45.7.0-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 118.0.2-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1Fixed in 115.3.1esr-1~deb10u1Fixed in 102.15.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 115.3.1esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 102.15.1esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 115.3.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 115.3.0esr-1Fixed in 115.4.0esr-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 45.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 51
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 45.7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 45.7.0-r0

Event History

Jan 24, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5375?

CVE-2017-5375 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5375?

To fix CVE-2017-5375, users should upgrade to Mozilla Firefox ESR versions 45.7 or later, or the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5375?

CVE-2017-5375 affects Thunderbird versions prior to 45.7, Firefox ESR versions prior to 45.7, and Firefox versions prior to 51.

4

What protections are bypassed by CVE-2017-5375?

CVE-2017-5375 allows for a bypass of Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution Prevention (DEP) protections.

5

What type of attacks can result from CVE-2017-5375?

CVE-2017-5375 can lead to potential memory corruption attacks which may be exploited by malicious actors.

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