CVE-2017-5379: Use After Free

Published Jan 24, 2017
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Web Animations when interacting with cycle collection found through fuzzing.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<51
51
Mozilla Firefox<51.0

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5379?

CVE-2017-5379 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Firefox.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5379?

To fix CVE-2017-5379, update Firefox to version 51 or later.

3

What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5379?

CVE-2017-5379 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 51.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5379?

CVE-2017-5379 is a use-after-free vulnerability related to Web Animations.

5

Can CVE-2017-5379 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5379 could potentially be exploited remotely through malicious web content.

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