Vulnerability identifier: #VU6341
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption when using Skia content when drawing content outside of the bounds of a clipping region. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause browser crash.
Mitigation
Update to Firefox 53 or Firefox ESR 52.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 52 - 52.0.2
Firefox ESR: 52.0 - 52.0.2
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-10/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-12/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.