vulnerability
Arch Linux: Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2017-5428)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | Jun 11, 2018 | Jul 11, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Jun 11, 2018
Added
Jul 11, 2025
Modified
Nov 27, 2025
Description
An integer overflow in createImageBitmap() was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the createImageBitmap API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring a second vulnerability to compromise a user's computer.
Solution
arch-linux-upgrade-latest
References
- CVE-2017-5428
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2017-5428
- URL-http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.html
- URL-http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959
- URL-http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060
- URL-https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168
- URL-https://security.archlinux.org/ASA-201703-15
- URL-https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/#CVE-2017-5428
- URL-https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/
- CWE-190
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