CVE-2017-7758: Critical severity thunderbird vulnerability
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability with the Opus encoder when the number of channels in an audio stream changes while the encoder is in use.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-5472
- CVE-2017-7749
- CVE-2017-7750
- CVE-2017-7751
- CVE-2017-7755
- CVE-2017-7752
- CVE-2017-7754
- CVE-2017-7756
- CVE-2017-7757
- CVE-2017-7778
- CVE-2017-7758
- CVE-2017-7763
- CVE-2017-7764
- CVE-2017-7765
- CVE-2017-5470
- CVE-2017-7759
- CVE-2017-7760
- CVE-2017-7761
- CVE-2017-7762
- CVE-2017-7766
- CVE-2017-7767
- CVE-2017-7768
- CVE-2017-7770
- CVE-2017-5471
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7758?
CVE-2017-7758 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to allow out-of-bounds memory read, which could lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7758?
To fix CVE-2017-7758, update affected software to the latest versions, such as Firefox 118.0.2-1 or Firefox ESR versions 91.12.0esr-1~deb10u1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-7758?
CVE-2017-7758 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird versions prior to specified remedies.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-7758?
The potential impact of CVE-2017-7758 includes the possibility of attackers exploiting the vulnerability to retrieve sensitive information from memory.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-7758?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-7758; updating to a patched version is the recommended approach.