7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7806: Use After Free

First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when the layer manager is freed too early when rendering specific SVG content, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<55
55
Firefox<55.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7806?

    CVE-2017-7806 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a potential crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7806?

    To fix CVE-2017-7806, update Mozilla Firefox to version 55.0 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7806?

    CVE-2017-7806 is a use-after-free vulnerability that affects the layer manager when rendering SVG content.

  • Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2017-7806?

    CVE-2017-7806 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 55.0.

  • Can CVE-2017-7806 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-7806 can potentially be exploited remotely leading to application crashes.

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