CVE-2017-7794
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Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | unspecified < 55 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Linux file truncation via sandbox broker
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124
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