CVE-2017-5469: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 19, 2017
·
Updated

Fixed potential buffer overflows in generated Firefox code due to CVE-2016-6354 issue in Flex.

External Reference:

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-11/#CVE-2017-5469

Acknowledgements:

Name: the Mozilla project Upstream: Petr Cerny

Other sources

Fixed potential buffer overflows in generated Firefox code due to CVE-2016-6354 issue in Flex.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.1
52.1
Mozilla Firefox<53
53
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.9
45.9
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.1
52.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
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 Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<53.0
Mozilla Firefox=52.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<45.9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=52.0
debian/firefox
137.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2
Mozilla Firefox<45.9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 53
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 45.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 137.0.1-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 128.9.0esr-2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.9.0esr-1~deb12u1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.9.0esr-2

Event History

Apr 19, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:47 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5469?

CVE-2017-5469 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential buffer overflow exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5469?

To fix CVE-2017-5469, upgrade your Mozilla Thunderbird to version 52.1, or update your Firefox ESR to version 52.1 or 45.9, depending on your version.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2017-5469?

CVE-2017-5469 affects Mozilla Firefox up to version 53, Firefox ESR up to versions 52.1 and 45.9, and Mozilla Thunderbird up to version 52.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5469?

CVE-2017-5469 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that could be exploited to crash or execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2017-5469 fixed in the latest updates?

Yes, CVE-2017-5469 has been fixed in the latest updates of affected software, including Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird.

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