CVE-2017-5471: Buffer Overflow

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1349604%2C1318645%2C1361098%2C1361100%2C1341026%2C1349421%2C1360852%2C1299147%2C1352073%2C1354853%2C1366446%2C1342181%2C1343069
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99042
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2017-15

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2017-5472
• CVE-2017-7749
• CVE-2017-7750
• CVE-2017-7751
• CVE-2017-7752
• CVE-2017-7754
• CVE-2017-7755
• CVE-2017-7756
• CVE-2017-7757
• CVE-2017-7778
• CVE-2017-7758
• CVE-2017-7759
• CVE-2017-7760
• CVE-2017-7761
• CVE-2017-7762
• CVE-2017-7763
• CVE-2017-7764
• CVE-2017-7765
• CVE-2017-7766
• CVE-2017-7767
• CVE-2017-7768
• CVE-2017-7770
• CVE-2017-5471
• CVE-2017-5470

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2017-5471?

  CVE-2017-5471 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.

• How do I fix CVE-2017-5471?

  To fix CVE-2017-5471, you should update your Firefox browser to version 54 or later.

• Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-5471?

  CVE-2017-5471 affects all versions of Firefox prior to 54.

• Can CVE-2017-5471 be exploited remotely?

  Yes, CVE-2017-5471 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user visits a malicious web page.

• What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-5471?

  The potential consequences of CVE-2017-5471 include arbitrary code execution, which could lead to system compromise.