CVE-2018-12360: Use After Free

Published Jun 26, 2018
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when deleting an input element during a mutation event handler triggered by focusing that element. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.

External Reference:

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/#CVE-2018-12360

Other sources

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when deleting an input element during a mutation event handler triggered by focusing that element. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<60
60
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.9
52.9
Mozilla Firefox<61
61
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.9
52.9
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.1
60.1
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
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Mozilla Firefox<61.0
Mozilla Firefox>=53.0<60.1.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.9
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.9
Mozilla Thunderbird>=52.9.1<60.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=53.0<60.1.0
debian/firefox
147.0.4-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1140.7.0esr-1~deb11u1128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1140.7.0esr-1~deb12u1140.4.0esr-1~deb13u1140.7.0esr-1~deb13u1140.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb11u11:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb12u11:140.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb13u11:140.7.1esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 60
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 61
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.9
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 60.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.4-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.4.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 60
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox / Firefox ESR / Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 60.1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox / Firefox ESR / Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.9
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox / Firefox ESR / Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 61

Event History

Jun 26, 2018
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 23, 2018
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:49 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:28 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12360?

CVE-2018-12360 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause crashes and allow for exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12360?

To fix CVE-2018-12360, update your affected software to the latest versions provided by Mozilla, such as Thunderbird and Firefox.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12360?

CVE-2018-12360 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 60 and Firefox versions prior to 61.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12360?

CVE-2018-12360 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can occur during mutation event handling.

5

What products are impacted by CVE-2018-12360?

CVE-2018-12360 impacts Mozilla's Thunderbird, Firefox, and Firefox ESR across various versions.

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