CVE-2017-5441: Use After Free
A use-after-free vulnerability when holding a selection during scroll events. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
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-2017-5441?
CVE-2017-5441 has been classified as a potentially exploitable vulnerability due to a use-after-free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5441?
To fix CVE-2017-5441, update affected software to versions beyond 52.1 for Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox, or 45.9 for Firefox ESR.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5441?
CVE-2017-5441 affects Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox ESR versions up to 52.1, and Firefox versions up to 53.
What happens if I don't patch CVE-2017-5441?
Failing to patch CVE-2017-5441 may leave your system vulnerable to crashes and potential exploits.
Can CVE-2017-5441 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-5441 could potentially result in application crashes which may lead to data loss.