CVE-2017-5412: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 7, 2017
·
Updated

A buffer overflow read during SVG filter color value operations, resulting in data exposure.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<52
52
Mozilla Thunderbird<52
52
Mozilla Firefox<52.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.0

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5412?

CVE-2017-5412 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5412?

To fix CVE-2017-5412, update Firefox or Thunderbird to version 52 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-5412?

CVE-2017-5412 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions prior to 52.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-5412?

The impact of CVE-2017-5412 is potential data exposure due to a buffer overflow read.

5

Is CVE-2017-5412 exploited in the wild?

As of the last assessment, there is no evidence that CVE-2017-5412 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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