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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-5401

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

2.2 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A crash triggerable by web content in which an "ErrorResult" references unassigned memory due to a logic error. The resulting crash may be exploitable. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Technical details

Published
2018-06-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5401?

A crash triggerable by web content in which an "ErrorResult" references unassigned memory due to a logic error. The resulting crash may be exploitable. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Is CVE-2017-5401 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2017-5401 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-5401?

CVE-2017-5401 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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