CVE-2018-5098: Use After Free
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when form input elements, focus, and selections are manipulated by script content. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.
Other sources
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating form input elements, focus, and selections through script. This results in a potentially exploitable crash.
External Reference:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-03/#CVE-2018-5098
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 52.6 - Upgrade
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Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 58 - Upgrade
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 52.6 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 147.0.4-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.4.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 52.6.0-r0
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-5095
- CVE-2018-5096
- CVE-2018-5097
- CVE-2018-5098
- CVE-2018-5099
- CVE-2018-5102
- CVE-2018-5103
- CVE-2018-5104
- CVE-2018-5117
- CVE-2018-5089
- CVE-2018-5091
- CVE-2018-5092
- CVE-2018-5093
- CVE-2018-5094
- CVE-2018-5100
- CVE-2018-5101
- CVE-2018-5105
- CVE-2018-5106
- CVE-2018-5107
- CVE-2018-5108
- CVE-2018-5109
- CVE-2018-5110
- CVE-2018-5111
- CVE-2018-5112
- CVE-2018-5113
- CVE-2018-5114
- CVE-2018-5115
- CVE-2018-5116
- CVE-2018-5118
- CVE-2018-5119
- CVE-2018-5121
- CVE-2018-5122
- CVE-2018-5090
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5098?
CVE-2018-5098 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can occur when form input elements, focus, and selections are manipulated by script content.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5098?
Thunderbird < 52.6, Firefox ESR < 52.6, and Firefox < 58 are affected by CVE-2018-5098.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5098?
CVE-2018-5098 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2018-5098?
To fix CVE-2018-5098, update Thunderbird to version 52.6 or later, Firefox ESR to version 52.6 or later, or Firefox to version 58 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5098?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5098 on the Bugzilla and Mozilla Security Advisories websites.