CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12292: Use After Free

First published: Wed Jun 13 2018(Updated: )

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in DOMProxyHandler::EnsureExpandoObject in Pale Moon before 27.9.3.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pale Moon<27.9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12292?

    CVE-2018-12292 has a moderate severity rating that could potentially allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12292?

    To fix CVE-2018-12292, users should update Pale Moon to version 27.9.3 or later.

  • Which versions of Pale Moon are affected by CVE-2018-12292?

    CVE-2018-12292 affects all versions of Pale Moon prior to 27.9.3.

  • What exploitation method is used in CVE-2018-12292?

    CVE-2018-12292 can be exploited through a use-after-free vulnerability in DOMProxyHandler.

  • Is CVE-2018-12292 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2018-12292 is not specific to any operating system but rather affects the Pale Moon browser on any OS it runs on.

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