SB2018100501 - Slackware Linux update for mozilla-firefox

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SB2018100501 - Slackware Linux update for mozilla-firefox

Published: October 5, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018100501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Off-by-one (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12387)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an off-by-one error within the JavaScript JIT compiler when processing Array.prototype.push with multiple arguments. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger an off-by-eight error and execute arbitrary code on the target system inside the sandboxed content process.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References