Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-7824
A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. This is due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks and results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56, Firefox ESR < 52.4, and Thunderbird < 52.4.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Products affected by CVE-2017-7824
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7824
2.81%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 91 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7824
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-7824
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-7824
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-23/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 52.4 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00000.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1153-1] icedove/thunderbird security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof URLs, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 56 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2831
RHSA-2017:2831 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1398381
1398381 - (CVE-2017-7824) Heap Buffer Overflow in CopyNativeVertexData (ANGLE)Issue Tracking
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14
Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201803-14) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101053
Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR CVE-2017-7824 Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4014
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4014-1 thunderbirdThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-22/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 52.4 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3987
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3987-1 firefox-esrThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2885
RHSA-2017:2885 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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