CVE-2017-5413: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 7, 2017
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Updated

A segmentation fault can occur during some bidirectional layout operations.

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-2017-5413?

The severity of CVE-2017-5413 is classified as moderate due to the potential for segmentation faults.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5413?

To fix CVE-2017-5413, users should update Firefox and Thunderbird to versions later than 52.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-5413?

CVE-2017-5413 affects Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 52.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-5413?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-5413 include crashes of the affected applications due to segmentation faults.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-5413?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-5413 apart from upgrading to secure software versions.

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