CVE-2018-12361: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 26, 2018
·
Updated

An integer overflow can occur in the SwizzleData code while calculating buffer sizes. The overflowed value is used for subsequent graphics computations when their inputs are not sanitized which results in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<60
60
Mozilla Firefox<61
61
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.1
60.1
Mozilla Firefox<61.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<60.0
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
debian/firefox
138.0-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-11:128.10.0esr-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 Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 61
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 60.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 138.0-1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:128.10.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:128.10.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:128.9.0esr-1Fixed in 1:128.10.0esr-1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 60

Event History

Jun 26, 2018
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
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
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12361?

CVE-2018-12361 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an exploitable crash in affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12361?

To fix CVE-2018-12361, update to the latest version of the affected software, such as Mozilla Thunderbird 60.1 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-12361?

CVE-2018-12361 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 60, Firefox ESR versions prior to 60.1, and Firefox versions prior to 61.

4

Can CVE-2018-12361 lead to further exploits?

Yes, CVE-2018-12361 can lead to further exploits as the integer overflow can be leveraged for additional attacks.

5

Is CVE-2018-12361 included in the security bulletins?

Yes, CVE-2018-12361 is documented in Mozilla's security advisories and can be found in their official bulletins.

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