# CVE-2017-5392: Weak proxy objects have weak references on multiple threads when they should only have them on one, resulting in incorrect memory usage and

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 51
- Published: 2018-06-11 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Mozilla Firefox: fixed in 51

## Description

Weak proxy objects have weak references on multiple threads when they should only have them on one, resulting in incorrect memory usage and corruption, which leads to potentially exploitable crashes. Note: This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Mozilla Firefox, upgrade to a fixed version (51) per the references below.
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## References

- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1293709
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763

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