CVE-2017-7828
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when flushing and resizing layout because the "PressShell" object has been freed while still in use
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 57, 52.5
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when flushing and resizing layout because the "PressShell" object has been freed while still in use. This results in a potentially exploitable crash during these operations. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 57, Firefox ESR < 52.5, and Thunderbird < 52.5.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Mozilla Firefox
fixed in 57
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
fixed in 52.5
- Mozilla Thunderbird
fixed in 52.5