CVE-2017-5407: Infoleak

Published Mar 7, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

29 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=8.0
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 Firefox<52.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<45.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.0
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-2017-5407?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5407?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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