Vulnerability identifier: #VU7068
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read in WebGL. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted ImageInfo
object during WebGL operations and read arbitrary files.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.
Mitigation
Update to version 52.2.
Vulnerable software versions
Firefox ESR: 52.0.1, 45.0 - 45.8, 38.0 - 38.8.0
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
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.