CVE-2018-5146
UnknownEPSS 12.05%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5146 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out of bounds memory write while processing Vorbis audio data was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.0.1, Firefox ESR < 52.7.2, and Thunderbird < 52.7.. EPSS estimates a 12.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out of bounds memory write while processing Vorbis audio data was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.0.1, Firefox ESR < 52.7.2, and Thunderbird < 52.7.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.7.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 59.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040544Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0549Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0648Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0649Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1058Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1446062Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3545-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3599-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3604-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4140Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4143Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4155Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-08/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-09/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103432Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040544Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0549Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0647Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0648Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0649Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1058Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1446062Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00033.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3545-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3599-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3604-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4140Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4143Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4155Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-08/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-09/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5146?
An out of bounds memory write while processing Vorbis audio data was reported through the Pwn2Own contest. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 59.0.1, Firefox ESR < 52.7.2, and Thunderbird < 52.7.
How severe is CVE-2018-5146?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5146 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5146?
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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