CVE-2018-12369
First published: Tue Jun 26 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/firefox | 135.0.1-1 | |
| Firefox | <61.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <60.1.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Firefox | <61 | 61 |
| Firefox ESR | <60.1 | 60.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1454909
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3705-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104561
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041193
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-12369
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/#CVE-2018-5156
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/#CVE-2018-12369
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-12369
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12369
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12369
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12369
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12369?
CVE-2018-12369 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow full browser permissions to malicious WebExtensions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12369?
To fix CVE-2018-12369, update your Mozilla Firefox to a version greater than 61 or Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version greater than 60.1.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12369?
CVE-2018-12369 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 60.1 and Mozilla Firefox versions up to 61.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-12369?
CVE-2018-12369 is an authorization bypass vulnerability related to the handling of bundled WebExtensions.
Can CVE-2018-12369 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-12369 can be exploited remotely by using malicious WebExtensions to gain unauthorized access to browser permissions.
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