Memory corruption in Mozilla Firefox
Priority MEDIUM 48CWE-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
A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content. This is due to an incorrect value being passed within the library during checks and results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 56, Firefox ESR < 52.4, and Thunderbird < 52.4.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.03523 89th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Firefox (Mozilla): 56Firefox ESR (Mozilla): 52.4+1 more productRed Hat: 2 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | before 56 | 56 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Firefox ESR | before 52.4 | 52.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | before 52.4 | 52.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- Firefox VendorMozilla Affected before 56 Fixed in 56 Patch available CNA
- Firefox ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 52.4 Fixed in 52.4 Patch available CNA
- Thunderbird VendorMozilla Affected before 52.4 Fixed in 52.4 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 14
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.5 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- 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_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.4 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.5 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_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Show 4 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.4.0; before 56.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.4.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
- 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:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.4.0; before 56.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.4.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Firefox (Mozilla) Fixed in 56
- Fix · CNA Firefox ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.4
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.4
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2017:2885 Released 2017-10-11 · Red Hat rating Importantthunderbird security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) thunderbird-52.4.0-2.el7_4
- RHSA-2017:2831 Released 2017-09-28 · Red Hat rating Criticalfirefox security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9, firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4, firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.4.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.4.0-1.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-2017-05436 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-3987
8 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05436 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05435 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05427 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 47
Show 3 more groups
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-4014
8 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05436 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05435 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05427 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 47
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:2831
7 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05436 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05435 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05427 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 47
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:2885
7 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 5 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05436 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05435 Use after free in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05427 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 47
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831, RHSA-2017:2885 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2831 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-7824
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gvp7-j4mc-vqc9
References
Advisory 9
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171101 [SECURITY] [DLA 1153-1] icedove/thunderbird security update
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-22/
- RHSA-2017:2831
- RHSA-2017:2885
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-21/
- DSA-4014
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-23/
- DSA-3987
- GLSA-201803-14
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- 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
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- TI-2023-04477 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2017-7824 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-7824 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gvp7-j4mc-vqc9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-7824 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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