CVE-2018-18497
First published: Tue Dec 11 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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=1488180
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3844-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-18497
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/#CVE-2018-12407
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/#CVE-2018-18497
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18497
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-18497
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18497
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-18497
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18497?
CVE-2018-18497 is a vulnerability that allows a malicious WebExtension in Mozilla Firefox to open privileged about: or file: locations.
How can I exploit CVE-2018-18497?
You can exploit CVE-2018-18497 by using a pipe in the URL field of a WebExtension to load multiple pages as a single argument.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-18497?
Mozilla Firefox versions up to 64.0 and Ubuntu with Firefox package versions up to 64.0 are affected by CVE-2018-18497.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18497?
CVE-2018-18497 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18497?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-18497 at the following references: [Mozilla Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1488180), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167).
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