critical
9.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5459: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 19 2017(Updated: )

A buffer overflow in WebGL triggerable by web content, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thunderbird<52.1
52.1
Firefox<53
53
Firefox ESR<45.9
45.9
Firefox ESR<52.1
52.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
Firefox<53.0
Firefox=52.0
Firefox ESR<45.9.0
Thunderbird<52.1.0
Firefox ESR=52.0
debian/firefox
137.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.8.0esr-1
128.9.0esr-2

Remedy

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1333858

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5459?

    The severity of CVE-2017-5459 is high due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to a crash and possible exploit.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5459?

    To fix CVE-2017-5459, update to the latest versions of affected software, specifically Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions above 52.1 or Firefox ESR versions above 45.9.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-5459?

    CVE-2017-5459 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird versions up to 52.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5459?

    CVE-2017-5459 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in WebGL.

  • Can CVE-2017-5459 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5459 can be triggered by web content, making it potentially exploitable remotely.

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