SB2017030712 - Use-after-free in Mozilla Firefox

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SB2017030712 - Use-after-free in Mozilla Firefox

Published: March 7, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017030712
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5411)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error during buffer storage operations within the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and cause denial of service attack.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to crash the victim’s browser.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References