SB2017032006 - Ubuntu update for Firefox 



SB2017032006 - Ubuntu update for Firefox

Published: March 20, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017032006
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5428)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the createImageBitmap() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.