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CVE-2017-5403 When adding a range to an object in the DOM, it is possible to use "addRange" to add the range to an incorrect root…
Description
When adding a range to an object in the DOM, it is possible to use "addRange" to add the range to an incorrect root object. This triggers a use-after-free, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash. 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 |
References
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
- bugzilla.mozilla.org bugzilla.mozilla.org
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
- 1037966 www.securitytracker.com
- 96691 www.securityfocus.com
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