MFSA2017-12: Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 52.1

Reference Links

• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-12/ (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2017-5433
• CVE-2017-5435
• CVE-2017-5436
• CVE-2017-5461
• CVE-2017-5459
• CVE-2017-5466
• CVE-2017-5434
• CVE-2017-5432
• CVE-2017-5460
• CVE-2017-5438
• CVE-2017-5439
• CVE-2017-5440
• CVE-2017-5441
• CVE-2017-5442
• CVE-2017-5464
• CVE-2017-5443
• CVE-2017-5444
• CVE-2017-5446
• CVE-2017-5447
• CVE-2017-5465
• CVE-2017-5448
• CVE-2016-10196
• CVE-2017-5454
• CVE-2017-5455
• CVE-2017-5456
• CVE-2017-5469
• CVE-2017-5445
• CVE-2017-5449
• CVE-2017-5451
• CVE-2017-5462
• CVE-2017-5467
• CVE-2017-5430
• CVE-2017-5429

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of MFSA2017-12?

  The severity of MFSA2017-12 is critical due to multiple security vulnerabilities addressed in Firefox ESR 52.1.

• How do I fix MFSA2017-12?

  To fix MFSA2017-12, update your Firefox ESR to version 52.1 or later.

• What are the main vulnerabilities addressed in MFSA2017-12?

  MFSA2017-12 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities including memory safety issues that could lead to execution of arbitrary code.

• Which versions of Firefox are affected by MFSA2017-12?

  Firefox ESR versions prior to 52.1 are affected by MFSA2017-12.

• Is it necessary to update to fix MFSA2017-12?

  Yes, it is necessary to update to version 52.1 or later to mitigate the risks associated with MFSA2017-12.