CVE-2017-5417: Input Validation

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=791597
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2017-05

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

• What is the severity of CVE-2017-5417?

  CVE-2017-5417 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for spoofing attacks.

• How do I fix CVE-2017-5417?

  To mitigate CVE-2017-5417, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 53 or later.

• What is the impact of CVE-2017-5417?

  CVE-2017-5417 allows attackers to manipulate the address bar, leading to user deception and possible phishing attempts.

• Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5417?

  CVE-2017-5417 affects Mozilla Firefox versions below 53.

• Can I exploit CVE-2017-5417 without user interaction?

  Exploitation of CVE-2017-5417 requires user interaction through dragging content, which makes it dependent on user behavior.