CVE-2017-5416: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 7, 2017
·Updated
In certain circumstances a networking event listener can be prematurely released. This appears to result in a null dereference in practice.
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
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-5400
- CVE-2017-5401
- CVE-2017-5402
- CVE-2017-5403
- CVE-2017-5404
- CVE-2017-5406
- CVE-2017-5407
- CVE-2017-5410
- CVE-2017-5411
- CVE-2017-5409
- CVE-2017-5408
- CVE-2017-5412
- CVE-2017-5413
- CVE-2017-5414
- CVE-2017-5415
- CVE-2017-5416
- CVE-2017-5417
- CVE-2017-5425
- CVE-2017-5426
- CVE-2017-5427
- CVE-2017-5418
- CVE-2017-5419
- CVE-2017-5420
- CVE-2017-5405
- CVE-2017-5421
- CVE-2017-5422
- CVE-2017-5399
- CVE-2017-5398
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5416?
CVE-2017-5416 has a severity rating classified as low due to its potential for causing a null dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5416?
To fix CVE-2017-5416, updating Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to a version beyond 52 is recommended.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5416?
CVE-2017-5416 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions up to and including 52.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5416?
CVE-2017-5416 is categorized as a null dereference vulnerability that arises due to premature release of a networking event listener.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5416?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-5416 other than upgrading to a later version of the affected software.