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CVE-2017-5422 If a malicious site uses the "view-source:" protocol in a series within a single hyperlink, it can trigger a…
Description
If a malicious site uses the "view-source:" protocol in a series within a single hyperlink, it can trigger a non-exploitable browser crash when the hyperlink is selected. This was fixed by no longer making "view-source:" linkable. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox 52 | earliest → < 52 | 52 |
| Thunderbird 52 | earliest → < 52 | 52 |
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