Use after free in Mozilla Firefox
Priority MEDIUM 52CWE-416Published · 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-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.072 94th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Firefox (Mozilla): 57Firefox ESR (Mozilla): 52.5+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 57 | 57 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Firefox ESR | before 52.5 | 52.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | before 52.5 | 52.5 | Patch available | CNA |
- Firefox VendorMozilla Affected before 57 Fixed in 57 Patch available CNA
- Firefox ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 52.5 Fixed in 52.5 Patch available CNA
- Thunderbird VendorMozilla Affected before 52.5 Fixed in 52.5 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 14
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| 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: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_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_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.4 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.5 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- 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
Show 4 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 57.0; before 52.5.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.5.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
- 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:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 57.0; before 52.5.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.5.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Firefox (Mozilla) Fixed in 57
- Fix · CNA Firefox ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.5
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.5
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2017:3372 Released 2017-12-04 · Red Hat rating Importantthunderbird security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- RHSA-2017:3247 Released 2017-11-17 · Red Hat rating Criticalfirefox security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9, firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4, firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.5.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.el7_4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) firefox-52.5.0-1.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 — DSA-4075
7 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05443 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05462 Injection in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 42
- TI-2017-05447 The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes.Priority LOW 33
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:3247
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 1 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05443 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05447 The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes.Priority LOW 33
Show 3 more groups
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — RHSA-2017:3372
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 1 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05443 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05447 The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes.Priority LOW 33
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-4035
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 1 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05443 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05447 The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes.Priority LOW 33
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird — DSA-4061
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 1 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-05443 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2017-05447 The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes.Priority LOW 33
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247, RHSA-2017:3372 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3247 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:3372 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-7828
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-f749-pqmw-rvhp
References
Advisory 12
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171209 [SECURITY] [DLA 1199-1] thunderbird security update
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1406750
- DSA-4035
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1412252
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-24/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-26/
- DSA-4061
- [debian-lts-announce] 20171115 [SECURITY] [DLA 1172-1] firefox-esr security update
- RHSA-2017:3247
- DSA-4075
- RHSA-2017:3372
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Sources
- CVE-2017-7828 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-7828 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-f749-pqmw-rvhp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-7828 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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