#VU12577 Memory corruption in Firefox ESR


Published: 2018-05-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12577

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5183

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

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

The weakness exists due to multiple memory corruptions in the Skia library. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruptions and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 52.8.

Vulnerable software versions

Firefox ESR: 52.7 - 52.7.2


External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-12/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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