CVE-2017-5392: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 24, 2017
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Updated

Weak proxy objects have weak references on multiple threads when they should only have them on one, resulting in incorrect memory usage and corruption, which leads to potentially exploitable crashes. Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<51
51
Mozilla Firefox<51.0
Google Android

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-2017-5392?

The severity of CVE-2017-5392 is considered high due to its potential to cause crashes and memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5392?

To fix CVE-2017-5392, update Firefox for Android to version 51 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5392?

CVE-2017-5392 affects Firefox for Android versions prior to 51.

4

Does CVE-2017-5392 affect desktop versions of Firefox?

No, CVE-2017-5392 only affects Firefox for Android and does not impact desktop versions.

5

What kind of issues can CVE-2017-5392 cause in Firefox for Android?

CVE-2017-5392 can lead to incorrect memory usage, potential crashes, and memory corruption.

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