CVE-2017-5419 (GCVE-0-2017-5419)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-06-11 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 15:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
If a malicious site repeatedly triggers a modal authentication prompt, eventually the browser UI will become non-responsive, requiring shutdown through the operating system. This is a denial of service (DOS) attack. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- Repeated authentication prompts lead to DOS attack
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1312243 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox |
Affected:
unspecified , < 52
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird |
Affected:
unspecified , < 52
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2017-03-07 00:00
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