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Package        : firefox-esr
Version        : 52.5.0esr-1~deb7u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-7826 CVE-2017-7828 CVE-2017-7830

Several security issues have been found in the Mozilla Firefox web
browser: Multiple memory safety errors, use-after-frees and other
implementation errors may lead to the execution of arbitrary code, denial
of service or bypass of the same origin policy.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
52.5.0esr-1~deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your firefox-esr packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1172-1: firefox-esr security update

November 16, 2017
Several security issues have been found in the Mozilla Firefox web browser: Multiple memory safety errors, use-after-frees and other implementation errors may lead to the execution...

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
52.5.0esr-1~deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your firefox-esr packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : firefox-esr
Version : 52.5.0esr-1~deb7u1
CVE ID : CVE-2017-7826 CVE-2017-7828 CVE-2017-7830

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