Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-7837
SVG loaded through "<img>" tags can use "<meta>" tags within the SVG data to set cookies for that page. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 57.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2017-7837
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7837
1.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7837
| 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:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-7837
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-7837
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039803
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof URLs, Conduct Cross-Site Scripting Attacks, Bypass Security Controls, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code and LetThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101832
Mozilla Firefox Prior to 57 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1325923
1325923 - (CVE-2017-7837) SVG image can be used to set cookieIssue Tracking;Permissions Required
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-24/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 57 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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