CVE-2017-5386

High

Description

WebExtension scripts can use the "data:" protocol to affect pages loaded by other web extensions using this protocol, leading to potential data disclosure or privilege escalation in affected extensions. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 45.7 and Firefox < 51.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
ProductMozilla Firefox
PublishedJun 11, 2018
First seenJun 11, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • mozilla firefox51.0, 45.7.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mozilla firefoxv < 51.0, v < 45.7.051.0, 45.7.0
debian debian_linux8.0—
redhat enterprise_linux5.0, 6.0, 7.0—
redhat enterprise_linux_desktop5.0, 6.0, 7.0—
redhat enterprise_linux_server5.0, 6.0, 7.0—
redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus7.3, 7.4—
redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus7.3, 7.4, 7.5—
redhat enterprise_linux_workstation5.0, 6.0, 7.0—

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