CVE-2017-5432: Use After Free
A use-after-free vulnerability occurs during certain text input selection resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-5433
- CVE-2017-5435
- CVE-2017-5436
- CVE-2017-5461
- CVE-2017-5459
- CVE-2017-5466
- CVE-2017-5434
- CVE-2017-5432
- CVE-2017-5460
- CVE-2017-5438
- CVE-2017-5439
- CVE-2017-5440
- CVE-2017-5441
- CVE-2017-5442
- CVE-2017-5464
- CVE-2017-5443
- CVE-2017-5444
- CVE-2017-5446
- CVE-2017-5447
- CVE-2017-5465
- CVE-2016-10196
- CVE-2017-5454
- CVE-2017-5469
- CVE-2017-5445
- CVE-2017-5449
- CVE-2017-5451
- CVE-2017-5462
- CVE-2017-5467
- CVE-2017-5430
- CVE-2017-5429
- CVE-2017-5448
- CVE-2017-5455
- CVE-2017-5456
- CVE-2017-5450
- CVE-2017-5463
- CVE-2017-5452
- CVE-2017-5453
- CVE-2017-5458
- CVE-2017-5468
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5432?
CVE-2017-5432 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5432?
To fix CVE-2017-5432, update your Mozilla Thunderbird or Firefox ESR to versions 52.1 or later.
What are the affected products for CVE-2017-5432?
The affected products for CVE-2017-5432 include Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox ESR versions below 52.1, and Firefox versions below 53.
Can CVE-2017-5432 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5432 can be potentially exploited remotely through malicious text input.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2017-5432?
CVE-2017-5432 impacts multiple platforms including Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.