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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.2.1.2017.08
Category:General
Title:Mozilla Firefox Security Advisory (MFSA2017-08) - Linux
Summary:This host is missing a security update for Mozilla Firefox.
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a security update for Mozilla Firefox.

Vulnerability Insight:
CVE-2017-5428: integer overflow in createImageBitmap()
An integer overflow in createImageBitmap() was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the createImageBitmap API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring a second vulnerability to compromise a user's computer.

Affected Software/OS:
Firefox version(s) below 52.0.1.

Solution:
The vendor has released an update. Please see the reference(s) for more information.

CVSS Score:
7.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-5428
BugTraq ID: 96959
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96959
RedHat Security Advisories: RHSA-2017:0558
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0558.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038060
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