CVE-2018-5148
UnknownEPSS 3.01%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the compositor during certain graphics operations when a raw pointer is used instead of a reference counted one. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the compositor during certain graphics operations when a raw pointer is used instead of a reference counted one. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.7.3 and Firefox < 59.0.2.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| 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 Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 59.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.7.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040574Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1098Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1099Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1440717Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3609-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4153Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-10/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103506Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040574Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1098Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1099Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1440717Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00023.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3609-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4153Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-10/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5148?
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the compositor during certain graphics operations when a raw pointer is used instead of a reference counted one. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.7.3 and Firefox < 59.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2018-5148?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5148?
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-2018-5148?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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