CVE-2017-7780: Buffer Overflow
Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 54. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
Other sources
Mozilla developers and community members Gary Kwong, Christian Holler, André Bargull, Bob Clary, Carsten Book, Emilio Cobos Álvarez, Masayuki Nakano, Sebastian Hengst, Franziskus Kiefer, Tyson Smith, and Ronald Crane reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 54. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code.
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-7798
- CVE-2017-7800
- CVE-2017-7801
- CVE-2017-7809
- CVE-2017-7784
- CVE-2017-7802
- CVE-2017-7785
- CVE-2017-7786
- CVE-2017-7806
- CVE-2017-7753
- CVE-2017-7787
- CVE-2017-7807
- CVE-2017-7792
- CVE-2017-7804
- CVE-2017-7791
- CVE-2017-7808
- CVE-2017-7782
- CVE-2017-7781
- CVE-2017-7794
- CVE-2017-7803
- CVE-2017-7799
- CVE-2017-7783
- CVE-2017-7788
- CVE-2017-7789
- CVE-2017-7790
- CVE-2017-7796
- CVE-2017-7797
- CVE-2017-7780
- CVE-2017-7779
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7780?
CVE-2017-7780 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7780?
To fix CVE-2017-7780, upgrade Firefox to version 55 or later.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-7780?
CVE-2017-7780 affects all versions of Firefox prior to version 55.
Can CVE-2017-7780 lead to system compromise?
Yes, CVE-2017-7780 has the potential to be exploited, leading to arbitrary code execution and possible system compromise.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7780?
CVE-2017-7780 is classified as a memory safety bug that could result in memory corruption.