CVE-2018-18498: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 11, 2018
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Updated

A potential vulnerability leading to an integer overflow can occur during buffer size calculations for images when a raw value is used instead of the checked value. This can lead to an out-of-bounds write.

Other sources

A potential vulnerability leading to an integer overflow can occur during buffer size calculations for images when a raw value is used instead of the checked value. This leads to a possible out-of-bounds write.

Mozilla

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<60.4
60.4
Mozilla Firefox<64
64
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.4
60.4
Mozilla Firefox<64.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<60.4
Mozilla Thunderbird<60.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
debian/firefox
149.0.2-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1140.9.1esr-1~deb11u1128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1140.9.1esr-1~deb12u1140.8.0esr-1~deb13u1140.9.1esr-1~deb13u1140.9.1esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:140.9.1esr-1~deb11u11:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.9.1esr-1~deb12u11:140.8.0esr-1~deb13u11:140.9.1esr-1~deb13u11:140.9.0esr-11:140.9.1esr-1

Event History

Dec 11, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 12, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 28, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:55 PM
Description
Nov 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·05:09 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-18498?

CVE-2018-18498 is a potential vulnerability that can lead to an integer overflow during buffer size calculations for images, resulting in a possible out-of-bounds write.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-18498?

Thunderbird < 60.4, Firefox ESR < 60.4, and Firefox < 64 are affected by CVE-2018-18498.

3

How severe is CVE-2018-18498?

CVE-2018-18498 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2018-18498?

Update Thunderbird to version 60.4 or later, Firefox ESR to version 60.4 or later, and Firefox to version 64 or later to fix CVE-2018-18498.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18498?

More information about CVE-2018-18498 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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