SB2017030712 - Use-after-free in Mozilla Firefox
Published: March 7, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017030712
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5411)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error during buffer storage operations within the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and cause denial of service attack.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to crash the victim’s browser.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.