CVE-2017-7794

High

Description

On Linux systems, if the content process is compromised, the sandbox broker will allow files to be truncated even though the sandbox explicitly only has read access to the local file system and no write permissions. Note: This attack only affects the Linux operating system. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductMozilla Firefox
PublishedJun 11, 2018
First seenJun 11, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • mozilla firefox55.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
mozilla firefoxv < 55.055.0

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