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CVE-2018-12385: Input Validation

First published: Fri Sep 21 2018(Updated: )

A potentially exploitable crash in `TransportSecurityInfo` used for SSL can be triggered by data stored in the local cache in the user profile directory. This issue is only exploitable in combination with another vulnerability allowing an attacker to write data into the local cache or from locally installed malware. This issue also triggers a non-exploitable startup crash for users switching between the Nightly and Release versions of Firefox if the same profile is used. External Reference: <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-23/#CVE-2018-12385">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-23/#CVE-2018-12385</a>

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Firefox<62.0.2
Firefox ESR<60.2.1
Thunderbird<60.2.1
Thunderbird<60.2.1
60.2.1
Firefox<62.0.2
62.0.2
Firefox ESR<60.2.1
60.2.1
debian/firefox
135.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.7.0esr-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12385?

    CVE-2018-12385 has been classified as having moderate severity due to the potential for crash exploitation under specific conditions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12385?

    To address CVE-2018-12385, users should update to the latest version of affected software such as Thunderbird, Firefox, or their respective ESR versions.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2018-12385?

    CVE-2018-12385 impacts Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox up to version 60.2.1, as well as Firefox ESR versions up to 60.2.1.

  • Can CVE-2018-12385 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-12385 is not directly exploitable remotely and typically requires an attacker to leverage another vulnerability to write data into local cache.

  • Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2018-12385?

    As of now, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2018-12385.

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