CVE-2018-5129
UnknownEPSS 3.04%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5129 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A lack of parameter validation on IPC messages results in a potential out-of-bounds write through malformed IPC messages. This can potentially allow for sandbox escape through memory corruption in the parent process. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A lack of parameter validation on IPC messages results in a potential out-of-bounds write through malformed IPC messages. This can potentially allow for sandbox escape through memory corruption in the parent process. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.7, Firefox ESR < 52.7, and Firefox < 59.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 59.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103388Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040514Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0526Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0527Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0648Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1428947Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00029.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3545-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3596-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4139Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4155Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-07/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-09/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103388Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040514Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0526Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0527Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0648Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1428947Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00029.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3545-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3596-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4139Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4155Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-07/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-09/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5129?
A lack of parameter validation on IPC messages results in a potential out-of-bounds write through malformed IPC messages. This can potentially allow for sandbox escape through memory corruption in the parent process. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.7, Firefox ESR < 52.7, and Firefox < 59.
How severe is CVE-2018-5129?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5129 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5129?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-5129?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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