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CVE-2017-5401

First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/firefox
118.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1
115.3.1esr-1~deb10u1
102.15.0esr-1~deb11u1
115.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
102.15.1esr-1~deb12u1
115.3.0esr-1~deb12u1
115.3.0esr-1
115.4.0esr-1
Thunderbird<45.8
45.8
Thunderbird<52
52
Debian=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Thunderbird<45.8.0
Firefox<52.0
Firefox ESR<45.8.0
Firefox<52
52
Firefox ESR<45.8
45.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5401?

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

  • 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.

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

    CVE-2017-5401 affects Firefox versions below 52.

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

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

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

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

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