3.3
CWE
538
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5387

First published: Tue Jan 24 2017(Updated: )

The existence of a specifically requested local file can be found due to the double firing of the "onerror" when the "source" attribute on a "<track>" tag refers to a file that does not exist if the source page is loaded locally. 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-2017-5387?

    CVE-2017-5387 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5387?

    To fix CVE-2017-5387, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 51 or later.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5387?

    CVE-2017-5387 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 51.

  • What is the main impact of CVE-2017-5387?

    The main impact of CVE-2017-5387 is the unauthorized disclosure of local file existence.

  • Can I mitigate CVE-2017-5387 without an update?

    There are no known effective workarounds to mitigate CVE-2017-5387 aside from updating Firefox.

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