CVE-2017-7824 Memory corruption in Firefox
A buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics library allows attackers to cause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code via malicious WebGL content.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-7824?
CVE-2017-7824 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 11 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. This is due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks and results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56, Firefox ESR < 52.4, and Thunderbird < 52.4.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7824?
It affects 8 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Redhat Enterprise Linux Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus and 2 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7824?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-7824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-7824, GHSA-gvp7-j4mc-vqc9, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7824.