CVE-2017-7750: Use After Free

Published Jun 13, 2017
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability during video control operations when a "<track>" element holds a reference to an older window if that window has been replaced in the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.

Other sources

A use-after-free vulnerability during video control operations when a <track> element holds a reference to an older window if that window has been replaced in the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
118.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1115.3.1esr-1~deb10u1102.15.0esr-1~deb11u1115.3.1esr-1~deb11u1102.15.1esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1~deb12u1115.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.2
52.2
Mozilla Firefox<54
54
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.2
52.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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<54.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.2.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.2.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.2.0

Event History

Jun 13, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Jun 14, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:27 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

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7750?

CVE-2017-7750 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes and security breaches.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7750?

To fix CVE-2017-7750, update Firefox to version 54 or later, Firefox ESR to version 52.2 or later, or Thunderbird to version 52.2 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-7750?

CVE-2017-7750 affects Firefox versions less than 54, Firefox ESR versions less than 52.2, and Thunderbird versions less than 52.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7750?

CVE-2017-7750 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs during video control operations.

5

Can CVE-2017-7750 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-7750 can be potentially exploited to cause crashes, which may lead to remote code execution.

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