medium
6.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5407: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )

Using SVG filters that don't use the fixed point math implementation on a target iframe, a malicious page can extract pixel values from a targeted user. This can be used to extract history information and read text values across domains. This violates same-origin policy and leads to information disclosure.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.8
45.8
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
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.8
45.8
Mozilla Thunderbird<52
52
Mozilla Firefox<52
52
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat 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 Firefox<52.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5407?

    CVE-2017-5407 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5407?

    To fix CVE-2017-5407, upgrade Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird to the latest versions available.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5407?

    CVE-2017-5407 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 52.0 and Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 52.0.

  • What kind of information can be leaked through CVE-2017-5407?

    CVE-2017-5407 can potentially leak pixel values, allowing attackers to extract history information and read text values across domains.

  • Does CVE-2017-5407 violate the same-origin policy?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5407 violates the same-origin policy, leading to information disclosure vulnerabilities.

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