CVE-2017-7794

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.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:32

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281 - Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
References () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ - Vendor Advisory () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-06-11 21:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:32


NVD link : CVE-2017-7794

Mitre link : CVE-2017-7794

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-7794


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Products Affected

mozilla

  • firefox

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-276

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