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Ubuntu: USN-3238-1 (CVE-2017-5428): Firefox vulnerability

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Ubuntu: USN-3238-1 (CVE-2017-5428): Firefox vulnerability

Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
03/17/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
03/21/2017
Modified
08/17/2018

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. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.0.1 and Firefox < 52.0.1.

Solution(s)

  • ubuntu-upgrade-firefox

References

  • USN-3238-1
  • RHSA-2017:0558
  • 96959
  • 1038060
  • CVE-2017-5428

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