CRITICAL

CVE-2017-5465

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

22.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An out-of-bounds read while processing SVG content in "ConvolvePixel". This results in a crash and also allows for otherwise inaccessible memory being copied into SVG graphic content, which could then displayed. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.

Technical details

Published
6/11/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5465?

An out-of-bounds read while processing SVG content in "ConvolvePixel". This results in a crash and also allows for otherwise inaccessible memory being copied into SVG graphic content, which could then displayed. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.1, Firefox ESR < 45.9, Firefox ESR < 52.1, and Firefox < 53.

Is CVE-2017-5465 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2017-5465 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 22.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-5465?

CVE-2017-5465 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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