CVE-2017-7753: Critical severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2017
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read occurs when applying style rules to pseudo-elements, such as ::first-line, using cached style data.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds read when applying style rules to pseudo-elements like ::first-line using cached style data.

External Reference:

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-19/#CVE-2017-7753

Acknowledgements:

Name: the Mozilla project Upstream: SkyLined

Red Hat

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<52.3
52.3
Mozilla Firefox<55
55
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.3
52.3
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<55.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.3.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.3.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.3.0

Event History

Aug 8, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:35 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

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7753?

CVE-2017-7753 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7753?

To fix CVE-2017-7753, update Thunderbird to version 52.3 or newer, or Firefox to versions specified in security advisories.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-7753?

CVE-2017-7753 affects Firefox versions prior to 55.0.

4

Is Thunderbird vulnerable to CVE-2017-7753?

Yes, Thunderbird versions below 52.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2017-7753.

5

What are the recommended updates for Firefox ESR to mitigate CVE-2017-7753?

Firefox ESR versions prior to 52.3 are vulnerable; users should update to specified later versions to mitigate this vulnerability.

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