CVE-2017-7811: Buffer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 55. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
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Mozilla developers and community members Christian Holler, Jason Kratzer, Tobias Schneider, Tyson Smith, David Keeler, Nicolas B. Pierron, Mike Hommey, Ronald Crane, Tooru Fujisawa, and Philipp reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 55. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7811?
CVE-2017-7811 is a vulnerability that involves memory safety bugs reported in Firefox 55, which may lead to memory corruption.
Who reported the memory safety bugs in Firefox 55?
The memory safety bugs in Firefox 55 were reported by Mozilla developers and community members Christian Holler, Jason Kratzer, Tobias Schneider, Tyson Smith, David Keeler, Nicolas B. Pierron, Mike Hommey, Ronald Crane, Tooru Fujisawa, and Philipp.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7811?
The severity of CVE-2017-7811 is critical with a severity value of 9.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-7811?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-7811, update Mozilla Firefox to version 56 or later.
Are there any additional references for CVE-2017-7811?
Yes, you can find additional references for CVE-2017-7811 at the following links: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1392105%2C1395919%2C1388113%2C1348955%2C1394522%2C1387659%2C1369560%2C1388045%2C1378658%2C1379414%2C1385112%2C1367497](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1392105%2C1395919%2C1388113%2C1348955%2C1394522%2C1387659%2C1369560%2C1388045%2C1378658%2C1379414%2C1385112%2C1367497), [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/), [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057)