CVE-2018-5132: Infoleak
First published: Tue Mar 13 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <59 | 59 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <59.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| debian/firefox | 131.0.2-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1408194
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3596-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103386
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040514
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5132
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-06/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5132
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5132
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5132
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5132
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5132?
CVE-2018-5132 is a vulnerability that affects Firefox versions prior to 59.
How does CVE-2018-5132 work?
CVE-2018-5132 allows a malicious WebExtension to search privileged pages, such as 'about:debugging', if they are open in a tab.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5132?
The severity of CVE-2018-5132 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5132?
This vulnerability affects Firefox versions prior to 59.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5132?
To fix CVE-2018-5132, update your Firefox to version 59 or later.
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