CVE-2017-7786: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow can occur when the image renderer attempts to paint non-displayable SVG elements. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-7800
- CVE-2017-7801
- CVE-2017-7809
- CVE-2017-7784
- CVE-2017-7802
- CVE-2017-7785
- CVE-2017-7786
- CVE-2017-7753
- CVE-2017-7787
- CVE-2017-7807
- CVE-2017-7792
- CVE-2017-7804
- CVE-2017-7791
- CVE-2017-7782
- CVE-2017-7803
- CVE-2017-7779
- CVE-2017-7798
- CVE-2017-7806
- CVE-2017-7808
- CVE-2017-7781
- CVE-2017-7794
- CVE-2017-7799
- CVE-2017-7783
- CVE-2017-7788
- CVE-2017-7789
- CVE-2017-7790
- CVE-2017-7796
- CVE-2017-7797
- CVE-2017-7780
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7786?
CVE-2017-7786 has a high severity rating due to the potential for exploitation leading to crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7786?
To fix CVE-2017-7786, you should upgrade to the latest version of affected software such as Firefox 118.0.2-1 or appropriate ESR versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-7786?
CVE-2017-7786 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird versions prior to specified remedial updates.
Can CVE-2017-7786 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2017-7786 can potentially lead to crashes but does not directly indicate remote code execution capabilities.
What causes CVE-2017-7786?
CVE-2017-7786 is caused by a buffer overflow in the image renderer when it processes non-displayable SVG elements.