Vulnerability identifier: #VU9593
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Mozilla
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists on Windows systems due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger buffer overlow when drawing and validating elements using Direct 3D 9 with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 57.0.2.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Firefox: 55.0 - 57.0.1
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-29/
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.