CVE-2017-5433: Use After Free
A use-after-free vulnerability in SMIL animation functions occurs when pointers to animation elements in an array are dropped from the animation controller while still in use. This results 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-2017-5433?
CVE-2017-5433 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for crash exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5433?
To fix CVE-2017-5433, update affected software to the latest versions such as Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird past their vulnerable versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5433?
CVE-2017-5433 affects multiple versions of Mozilla Thunderbird and Mozilla Firefox, including Firefox ESR.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5433?
CVE-2017-5433 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability related to SMIL animation functions.
Is there a proof of concept for CVE-2017-5433?
Yes, proof of concept for CVE-2017-5433 can be found in the related bug reports and security advisories.