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CVE-2017-5465

An out-of-bounds read while processing SVG content in "ConvolvePixel".

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
DebianDebian Linux
Version 8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux
Versions 6.0, 7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop
Versions 6.0, 7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server
Versions 6.0, 7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus
Versions 7.3, 7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus
Versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation
Versions 6.0, 7.0
MozillaFirefox
before 45.9.0
before 53.0
Version 52.0
MozillaThunderbird
before 52.1.0

Weakness classification

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