SB2018092302 - Slackware Linux update for mozilla-firefox
Published: September 23, 2018 Updated: November 26, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018092302
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12383)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the older stored password file was not deleted when the data was copied to a new format starting. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access stored password data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.