CVE-2018-5119: Infoleak

Published Jan 23, 2018
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The reader view will display cross-origin content when CORS headers are set to prohibit the loading of cross-origin content by a site. This could allow access to content that should be restricted in reader view.

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5119?

CVE-2018-5119 is a vulnerability in Firefox < 58 that allows the display of cross-origin content in the reader view.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5119?

CVE-2018-5119 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2018-5119?

Firefox versions < 58 are affected by CVE-2018-5119.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5119?

Upgrade to Firefox version 58 or higher to fix CVE-2018-5119.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5119?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5119 on the Mozilla Bugzilla page, the Mozilla security advisories page, and the SecurityFocus website.

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