Main Vulnerability Database SB2017050601

SB2017050601 - Remote code execution in Mozilla Firefox

Published: May 6, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017050601

Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5031)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error during Buffer11 API calls within the ANGLE graphics library when processing WebGL content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page with malicious WebGL content, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability resides within libGLES, which is only present on Windows systems. Other operating systems are not affected.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-14/