CVE-2018-5159
UnknownEPSS 21.29%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An integer overflow can occur in the Skia library due to 32-bit integer use in an array without integer overflow checks, resulting in possible out-of-bounds writes. This could lead to a potentially exploitable crash triggerable by web content. EPSS estimates a 21.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An integer overflow can occur in the Skia library due to 32-bit integer use in an array without integer overflow checks, resulting in possible out-of-bounds writes. This could lead to a potentially exploitable crash triggerable by web content. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
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 Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.8.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 60.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.8.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird Esr | < 52.8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1414Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1415Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1725Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1726Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1441941Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3660-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4199Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4209Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44759/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-12/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-13/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104136Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040896Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1414Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1415Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1725Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1726Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1441941Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/05/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3660-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4199Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4209Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44759/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-12/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-13/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5159?
An integer overflow can occur in the Skia library due to 32-bit integer use in an array without integer overflow checks, resulting in possible out-of-bounds writes. This could lead to a potentially exploitable crash triggerable by web content. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
How severe is CVE-2018-5159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5159?
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-2018-5159?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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