CVE-2018-12407: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 11 2018(Updated: )
A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content, when working with the VertexBuffer11 module. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <64 | 64 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <64.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| debian/firefox | 133.0.3-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1505973
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3844-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-12407
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/#CVE-2018-12407
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-12407
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12407
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12407
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-12407
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12407?
CVE-2018-12407 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ANGLE graphics library used for WebGL content in Firefox.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12407?
Firefox versions lower than 64 are affected by CVE-2018-12407.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12407?
CVE-2018-12407 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can the CVE-2018-12407 vulnerability be exploited?
The buffer overflow in the ANGLE graphics library can potentially lead to a crash that may be exploited for malicious purposes.
How can I fix CVE-2018-12407?
To fix CVE-2018-12407, update your Firefox browser to version 64 or higher.
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