CVE-2017-7822 Affecting firefox package, versions <56.0-1
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- published 11 Jun 2018
- disclosed 11 Jun 2018
Introduced: 11 Jun 2018
CVE-2017-7822 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade Debian:unstable firefox to version 56.0-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.
The AES-GCM implementation in WebCrypto API accepts 0-length IV when it should require a length of 1 according to the NIST Special Publication 800-38D specification. This might allow for the authentication key to be determined in some instances. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56.
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7822
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1368859
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101057
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039465
- http://people.ubuntu.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/CVE-2017-7822