CVE-2017-5401: Critical severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Mar 7, 2017
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Updated

A crash triggerable by web content in which an "ErrorResult" references unassigned memory due to a logic error. The resulting crash may be exploitable. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Other sources

A crash triggerable by web content in which an ErrorResult references unassigned memory due to a logic error. The resulting crash may be exploitable.

Affected Software

28 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<45.8
45.8
Mozilla Thunderbird<52
52
Mozilla Firefox<52
52
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.8
45.8
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
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 Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<45.8.0

Event History

Mar 7, 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5401?

CVE-2017-5401 is a critical vulnerability that can lead to crashes and may be exploitable.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5401?

To fix CVE-2017-5401, update to Firefox version 52 or later, or Thunderbird version 52 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5401?

CVE-2017-5401 affects Firefox versions below 52.

4

Which versions of Thunderbird are vulnerable to CVE-2017-5401?

CVE-2017-5401 impacts Thunderbird versions prior to 52.

5

Is CVE-2017-5401 present in Firefox ESR versions?

Yes, CVE-2017-5401 affects Firefox ESR versions below 45.8.

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