CVE-2017-7785: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 8, 2017
·
Updated

A buffer overflow can occur when manipulating Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes within the DOM. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

28 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=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
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=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.3.0
Mozilla Firefox<55.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<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·06:40 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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7785?

CVE-2017-7785 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow leading to crashes and exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7785?

To fix CVE-2017-7785, update to the latest version of the affected software, such as Firefox 118.0.2-1 or the latest Firefox ESR release.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-7785?

CVE-2017-7785 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird on various Debian and Red Hat versions.

4

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-7785?

Exploiting CVE-2017-7785 could lead to application crashes and potentially allow unauthorized access to system memory.

5

Is CVE-2017-7785 a remote exploitation risk?

Yes, CVE-2017-7785 poses a risk of remote exploitation if an attacker can manipulate ARIA attributes in the DOM.

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