Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free vulnerability with the frameloader during tree reconstruction while regenerating CSS layout when attempting to use a node in the tree that no longer exists. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 54.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99040Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1440Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1561Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1365602Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3881Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3918Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99040Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1440Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1561Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1365602Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5472?
CVE-2017-5472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A use-after-free vulnerability with the frameloader during tree reconstruction while regenerating CSS layout when attempting to use a node in the tree that no longer exists. This results in a potentia...
How severe is CVE-2017-5472?
CVE-2017-5472 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.