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CVE-2017-7794 Details
Description
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281 | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1374281 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-276 | Incorrect Default Permissions | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | < 55.0 |
CPE
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 13, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |