Vulnerability Description
If a malicious site repeatedly triggers a modal authentication prompt, eventually the browser UI will become non-responsive, requiring shutdown through the operating system. This is a denial of service (DOS) attack. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1312243ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1312243ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5419?
CVE-2017-5419 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). If a malicious site repeatedly triggers a modal authentication prompt, eventually the browser UI will become non-responsive, requiring shutdown through the operating system. This is a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2017-5419?
CVE-2017-5419 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5419?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.