CVE-2018-5111: Input Validation

Published Jan 23, 2018
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When the text of a specially formatted URL is dragged to the addressbar from page content, the displayed URL can be spoofed to show a different site than the one loaded. This allows for phishing attacks where a malicious page can spoof the identify of another site.

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 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:44 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5111?

CVE-2018-5111 is a vulnerability in Firefox that allows for URL spoofing and phishing attacks.

2

How does CVE-2018-5111 affect Firefox?

CVE-2018-5111 affects Firefox versions up to and including 58.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5111?

CVE-2018-5111 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5111?

To fix CVE-2018-5111, update your Firefox browser to version 59.0.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5111?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5111 on the Mozilla website and the Bugzilla page.

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