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CVE-2017-5419 If a malicious site repeatedly triggers a modal authentication prompt, eventually the browser UI will become…
Description
If a malicious site repeatedly triggers a modal authentication prompt, eventually the browser UI will become non-responsive, requiring shutdown through the operating system. This is a denial of service (DOS) attack. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 52 | earliest → < 52 | 52 |
| Thunderbird 52 | earliest → < 52 | 52 |
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