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CRITICAL

CVE-2017-5404

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

21.3 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A use-after-free error can occur when manipulating ranges in selections with one node inside a native anonymous tree and one node outside of it. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Technical details

Published
2018-06-11
Exploit-DB
EDB-41660

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5404?

A use-after-free error can occur when manipulating ranges in selections with one node inside a native anonymous tree and one node outside of it. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52, Firefox ESR < 45.8, Thunderbird < 52, and Thunderbird < 45.8.

Is CVE-2017-5404 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2017-5404 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 21.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-5404?

CVE-2017-5404 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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