Vulnerability Description
Response header name interning does not have same-origin protections and these headers are stored in a global registry. This allows stored header names to be available cross-origin. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 55.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1334776ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1334776ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7797?
CVE-2017-7797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Response header name interning does not have same-origin protections and these headers are stored in a global registry. This allows stored header names to be available cross-origin. This vulnerability...
How severe is CVE-2017-7797?
CVE-2017-7797 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-2017-7797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.