critical
9.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5089: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 23 2018(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.0esr-2
128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Ubuntu Linux=18.04
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 workstation=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
Debian GNU/Linux=9.0
Mozilla Firefox<=58.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.6.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.6.0
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<52.6
52.6
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<52.6
52.6
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<58
58
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Ubuntu=18.04
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 Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<=58.0
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<52.6.0
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird<52.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5089?

    CVE-2018-5089 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to evidence suggesting it could allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5089?

    To fix CVE-2018-5089, update your Firefox or Thunderbird installation to version 52.6 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2018-5089?

    CVE-2018-5089 affects Firefox versions up to 58.0 and Thunderbird versions up to 52.6.

  • Is CVE-2018-5089 present in Firefox ESR?

    Yes, CVE-2018-5089 affects Firefox ESR versions prior to 52.6.

  • Can CVE-2018-5089 be exploited for remote attacks?

    Yes, with sufficient effort, attackers may exploit CVE-2018-5089 to execute arbitrary code remotely.

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