CVE-2017-5428: An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-5428?

enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-5428 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5428 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-5428 affect?

CVE-2017-5428 affects enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the "createImageBitmap" API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-5428?

Priority 71/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-5428 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the "createImageBitmap" API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring a second vulnerability to compromise a user's computer. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.0.1 and Firefox < 52.0.1.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2018-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-11 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server aus MITIGATE

Affected: 7.3 · 7.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server eus MITIGATE

Affected: 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux workstation MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · librepo · FIXED · 1.21.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-c502136ca7 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c502136ca7

Debian 12 · firefox-esr · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 13 · firefox-esr · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 7 · firefox · FIXED · firefox-52.0-5.el7_3

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2017:0558 rpm -q firefox

RHEL 5 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 5 · thunderbird · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 6 · firefox · NOT AFFECTED

RHEL 6 · thunderbird · NOT AFFECTED

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1348168

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-5428?

enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5428 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5428 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-5428 affect?

CVE-2017-5428 affects enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An integer overflow in "createImageBitmap()" was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. The fix for this vulnerability disables the experimental extensions to the "createImageBitmap" API. This function runs in the content sandbox, requiring

How urgent is CVE-2017-5428?

Priority 71/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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