CVE-2017-7793: Use After Free

Published Sep 28, 2017
·
Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the Fetch API when the worker or the associated window are freed when still in use, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1128.3.0esr-2128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u11:115.12.0-1~deb12u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.2.0esr-11:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.4
52.4
Mozilla Firefox<56
56
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.4
52.4
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
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<52.4.0
Mozilla Firefox<56.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.4.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.4.0

Event History

Sep 28, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:19 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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:40 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7793?

CVE-2017-7793 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7793?

The severity of CVE-2017-7793 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7793?

Firefox versions prior to 56, Firefox ESR versions prior to 52.4, and Thunderbird versions prior to 52.4 are affected by CVE-2017-7793.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7793?

Upgrade to Firefox 56 or later, Firefox ESR 52.4 or later, or Thunderbird 52.4 or later to fix CVE-2017-7793.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7793?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7793 on the Mozilla Bugzilla, Mozilla Security Advisories, and SecurityFocus websites.

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