CVE-2017-7771: High severity firefox vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2017
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Updated

An out of bounds read flaw related to "graphite2::Pass::readPass" has been reported in graphite2. An attacker could possibly exploit this flaw to disclose potentially sensitive memory or cause an application crash.

Other sources

Out-of-bounds read in Graphite2 Library in Firefox before 54 in graphite2::Pass::readPass function.

Affected Software

6 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
debian/graphite2
1.3.13-71.3.14-1
redhat/graphite2<1.3.10
1.3.10
Mozilla Firefox<54.0
Sil Graphite2<1.3.10

Event History

Apr 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7771?

The CVE-2017-7771 vulnerability has been classified as a moderate severity issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7771?

To resolve CVE-2017-7771, update to Firefox version 54.0 or later, Firefox ESR versions as specified, or the patched versions of the Graphite2 library.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-7771?

CVE-2017-7771 affects Firefox, Firefox ESR, and the Graphite2 library on various versions.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7771?

CVE-2017-7771 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability potentially leading to memory disclosure or application crashes.

5

Can CVE-2017-7771 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2017-7771 remotely to disclose sensitive information or crash applications.

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