CVE-2018-5101: Use After Free

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating floating "first-letter" style elements, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.

Other sources

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when manipulating floating first-letter style elements, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Firefox<=57.0.4
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Mozilla Firefox<58
58

Event History

Jan 23, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:05 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5101?

CVE-2018-5101 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can occur when manipulating floating "first-letter" style elements, resulting in a potentially exploitable crash.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5101?

Firefox versions prior to 58 are affected by CVE-2018-5101.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5101?

CVE-2018-5101 has a severity level of high (7).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5101?

To fix CVE-2018-5101, update your Mozilla Firefox browser to version 58 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5101?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5101 on the Mozilla security advisory page: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-02/

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