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CVE-2017-5428
CRITICAL
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.
Published: Jun 11, 2018
Modified: Jun 17, 2026
CWE-190
CVSS Metrics
CVSSv3
Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (11)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| redhat | enterprise_linux | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_desktop | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server | 7.0 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.3 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.4 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.3 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.4 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.5 |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_workstation | 7.0 |
| mozilla | firefox | * < 52.0.1 |
| mozilla | firefox_esr | * < 52.0.1 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-3c9m-5j33-vjf4
An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix...
References (10)
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.html Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/ Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.html Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-08/ Vendor Advisory
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
9.8 / 10
EPSS Score
3.25%
Top 13% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
40.2 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
EPSS
GitHub