CVE-2017-5417: Input Validation
When dragging content from the primary browser pane to the addressbar on a malicious site, it is possible to change the addressbar so that the displayed location following navigation does not match the URL of the newly loaded page. This allows for spoofing attacks.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
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.