Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-7794
On Linux systems, if the content process is compromised, the sandbox broker will allow files to be truncated even though the sandbox explicitly only has read access to the local file system and no write permissions. Note: This attack only affects the Linux operating system. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
Products affected by CVE-2017-7794
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7794
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7794
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-7794
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-7794
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 55 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof Content, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Deny Service and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281
1374281 - (CVE-2017-7794) linux sandbox broker permits truncating files using read-only accessExploit;Issue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
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