Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5418
Potential exploit
An out of bounds read error occurs when parsing some HTTP digest authorization responses, resulting in information leakage through the reading of random memory containing matches to specifically set patterns. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Products affected by CVE-2017-5418
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5418
0.35%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 54 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5418
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5418
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5418
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 52 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in - Thunderbird 52 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1338876
1338876 - (CVE-2017-5418) Out of bound access in nsHttpDigestAuth::ParseChallengeExploit;Issue Tracking;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions, Spoof URLs, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Deny Service, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692
Mozilla Firefox MFSA 2017-05 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesVDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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