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CVE-2017-7755

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-06-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows, Firefox.

CVE
CVE-2017-7755
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.41%
Windows Firefox

Original NVD Description

The Firefox installer on Windows can be made to load malicious DLL files stored in the same directory as the installer when it is run. This allows privileged execution if the installer is run with elevated privileges. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.

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