Security Update for firefox-esr
Summary
DLA-1321-1: firefox-esr - security update. Affects firefox-esr versions < 52.7.3esr-1~deb7u1. Fixed in 52.7.3esr-1~deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
firefox-esr is an open-source web browser based on Mozilla Firefox. It is designed for extended support and is commonly used in Debian 7. This vulnerability affects the Debian 7 version of firefox-esr.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-5148, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web page. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential system compromise.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
52.7.3esr-1~deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade firefox-esrTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
It is crucial to update the firefox-esr package to the fixed version to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and system compromise. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system compromise.
This vulnerability affects the Debian 7 version of firefox-esr.
There is no specific information provided about known exploits for this vulnerability.
The recommended mitigation is to update the firefox-esr package to the fixed version.
More information about this vulnerability can be found in the Debian Security Advisory DLA-1321-1.
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