high
8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5127: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 13 2018(Updated: )

A buffer overflow can occur when manipulating the SVG "animatedPathSegList" through script. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.7, Firefox ESR < 52.7, and Firefox < 59.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.7
52.7
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.7
52.7
Mozilla Firefox<59
59
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Mozilla Firefox<59.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.7.0
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.0esr-2
128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5127?

    CVE-2018-5127 is a vulnerability that allows a buffer overflow when manipulating the SVG animatedPathSegList through script, potentially leading to a crash that can be exploited.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5127?

    CVE-2018-5127 affects Thunderbird versions earlier than 52.7, Firefox ESR versions earlier than 52.7, and Firefox versions earlier than 59.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2018-5127?

    CVE-2018-5127 has a severity level of 8.8 (High).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5127?

    To fix CVE-2018-5127, you should update your software to Thunderbird 52.7+, Firefox ESR 52.7+, or Firefox 59+.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5127?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5127 at the following references: Mozilla Security Advisory, Red Hat Security Advisory.

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