CVE-2018-5096: Use After Free
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur while editing events in form elements on a page, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5096?
CVE-2018-5096 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can occur while editing events in form elements on a page, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5096?
Firefox ESR < 52.6 and Thunderbird < 52.6 are affected by CVE-2018-5096.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5096?
CVE-2018-5096 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
What is the remedy for CVE-2018-5096?
The recommended remedy for CVE-2018-5096 is to upgrade to Firefox ESR version 52.6 or later, or Thunderbird version 52.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5096?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5096 on the following references: [Mozilla Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1418922), [Mozilla Security Advisory](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-03/), [CVE Mitre](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5096).