CVE-2018-5110: Input Validation

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

If cursor visibility is toggled by script using from 'none' to an image and back through script, the cursor will be rendered temporarily invisible within Firefox. Note: This vulnerability only affects OS X. Other operating systems are not affected.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<58
58
Mozilla Firefox<=57.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5110?

The severity of CVE-2018-5110 is medium with a score of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2018-5110 affect Firefox?

CVE-2018-5110 affects Firefox versions before 58 by temporarily rendering the cursor invisible when toggling cursor visibility using a script.

3

Does CVE-2018-5110 impact other operating systems?

No, CVE-2018-5110 only affects OS X. Other operating systems are not impacted.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5110?

To fix CVE-2018-5110, update your Firefox browser to version 58 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5110?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5110 at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1423275), [Mozilla Security Advisory](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-02/), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102786).

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