CVE-2017-5467: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 19, 2017
·
Updated

A potential memory corruption and crash when using Skia content when drawing content outside of the bounds of a clipping region.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.1
52.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<53.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.1.0
Mozilla Firefox<53
53
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.1
52.1
debian/firefox
137.0-1

Event History

Apr 19, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:47 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5467?

CVE-2017-5467 has been classified with moderate severity due to potential memory corruption and crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5467?

To fix CVE-2017-5467, update Firefox and Thunderbird to versions that are not affected, specifically above 52.1 for Firefox ESR and below 53 for standard Firefox.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-5467?

CVE-2017-5467 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 53, Firefox ESR versions up to 52.1, and Thunderbird versions up to 52.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5467?

CVE-2017-5467 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to crashes when using Skia content outside the defined clipping region.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-5467?

There are no public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2017-5467, but the potential for exploitation exists through the described memory corruption.

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