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CVE-2018-18512

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

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CVE-2018-18512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while playing a sound notification in Thunderbird. The memory storing the sound data is immediately freed, although the sound is still being played asynchronously, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while playing a sound notification in Thunderbird. The memory storing the sound data is immediately freed, although the sound is still being played asynchronously, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.5.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MozillaThunderbird< 65.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-18512?
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while playing a sound notification in Thunderbird. The memory storing the sound data is immediately freed, although the sound is still being played asynchronously, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.5.
How severe is CVE-2018-18512?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-18512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18512?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST