Integer Overflow or Wraparound Affecting firefox package, versions <52.0.1+build2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
60.44% (98th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-FIREFOX-422521
  • published11 Jun 2018
  • disclosed11 Jun 2018

Introduced: 11 Jun 2018

CVE-2017-5428  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-190  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 firefox to version 52.0.1+build2-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 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 Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.