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CVE-2017-7828 A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when flushing and resizing layout because the "PressShell" object has been…
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when flushing and resizing layout because the "PressShell" object has been freed while still in use. This results in a potentially exploitable crash during these operations. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 57, Firefox ESR < 52.5, and Thunderbird < 52.5.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 57 | earliest → < 57 | 57 |
| Firefox ESR 52.5 | earliest → < 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Thunderbird 52.5 | earliest → < 52.5 | 52.5 |
References
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171209 [SECURITY] [DLA 1199-1] thunderbird security update lists.debian.org
- bugzilla.mozilla.org bugzilla.mozilla.org
- DSA-4035 www.debian.org
- bugzilla.mozilla.org bugzilla.mozilla.org
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
- 101832 www.securityfocus.com
- www.mozilla.org www.mozilla.org
- 1039803 www.securitytracker.com
- DSA-4061 www.debian.org
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171115 [SECURITY] [DLA 1172-1] firefox-esr security update lists.debian.org
- RHSA-2017:3247 access.redhat.com
- DSA-4075 www.debian.org
- RHSA-2017:3372 access.redhat.com
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