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TI-2017-05397 Aliases CVE-2017-7779GHSA-8gv2-77q2-fg43

Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird

Priority MEDIUM 47CWE-119Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 54, Firefox ESR 52.2, and Thunderbird 52.2. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.3, Firefox ESR < 52.3, and Firefox < 55.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.02694 85th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Thunderbird (Mozilla): 52.3Firefox ESR (Mozilla): 52.3+1 more productRed Hat: 2 advisories

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MozillaThunderbirdbefore 52.352.3Patch availableCNA
MozillaFirefox ESRbefore 52.352.3Patch availableCNA
MozillaFirefoxbefore 5555Patch availableCNA
  • Thunderbird VendorMozilla Affected before 52.3 Fixed in 52.3 Patch available CNA
  • Firefox ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 52.3 Fixed in 52.3 Patch available CNA
  • Firefox VendorMozilla Affected before 55 Fixed in 55 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 13

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*9.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.4VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.4VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.5VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.5 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Show 3 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 55.0; before 52.3.0VulnerableMozilla
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 52.3.0VulnerableMozilla
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 55.0; before 52.3.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
  • cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.3.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA Thunderbird (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.3
  • Fix · CNA Firefox ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.3
  • Fix · CNA Firefox (Mozilla) Fixed in 55

Red Hat 2 advisories

  • RHSA-2017:2534 Released 2017-08-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    thunderbird security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) thunderbird-52.3.0-1.el7_4
  • RHSA-2017:2456 Released 2017-08-10 · Red Hat rating Critical
    firefox security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9, firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9.ppc
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4, firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4.ppc
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.3.0-3.el6_9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.3.0-2.el7_4

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Advisory ·

    Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — GLSA-201803-14

    21 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 13 MEDIUM, 8 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2017-05404 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05403 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05441 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 21 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:2456

    13 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM, 4 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2017-05404 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05403 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05410 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 13 records → Advisory →
Show 3 more groups
  • Advisory ·

    Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-3928

    13 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM, 4 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2017-05404 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05403 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05410 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 13 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:2534

    12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 8 MEDIUM, 4 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2017-05404 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05403 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05410 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 12 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-3968

    12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 8 MEDIUM, 4 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2017-05404 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05403 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    • TI-2017-05410 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
    Show all 12 records → Advisory →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456, RHSA-2017:2534
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2017:2456

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-7779
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8gv2-77q2-fg43

References

Advisory 9

  • TI-2024-08981 Use after free in Mozilla Firefox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-09832 Use after free in Mozilla Firefox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
  • TI-2019-08769 Improper input validation in Mozilla Firefox ESR KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2010-03577 Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x through 3.5.14 and 3.6.x through 3.6.11, Thunderbird 3.1.6 before… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04799 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-04477 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
See all 3444 →

Sources

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