CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5418

First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )

An out of bounds read error occurs when parsing some HTTP digest authorization responses, resulting in information leakage through the reading of random memory containing matches to specifically set patterns.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<52
52
Thunderbird<52
52
Firefox<52.0
Thunderbird<52.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5418?

    CVE-2017-5418 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information leakage.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5418?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-5418, users should update Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird to version 52.0 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5418?

    CVE-2017-5418 is an out of bounds read vulnerability affecting the parsing of HTTP digest authorization responses.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5418?

    CVE-2017-5418 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions prior to 52.

  • What can attackers gain from exploiting CVE-2017-5418?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-5418 may allow attackers to read random memory, potentially leading to information leakage.

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