CVE-2017-7799: XSS

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1372509
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100377
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124
• https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• MFSA2017-18

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-2017-7799?

  CVE-2017-7799 has a low severity rating due to the difficulty of exploitation.

• How do I fix CVE-2017-7799?

  To fix CVE-2017-7799, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 55 or later.

• Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-7799?

  CVE-2017-7799 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 55.

• Can CVE-2017-7799 lead to a successful XSS attack?

  CVE-2017-7799 could potentially be exploited for a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, although it is considered difficult.

• What component is vulnerable in CVE-2017-7799?

  The vulnerability in CVE-2017-7799 is related to improper sanitization of JavaScript in the 'about:webrtc' page.