CVE-2018-5146: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2018
·
Updated

An out of bounds memory write while processing Vorbis audio data was reported through the Pwn2Own contest.

Other sources

As per upstream advisory:

An out of bounds write while processing vorbis audio data was reported through the Pwn2Own contest.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<57.2.1
57.2.1
redhat/libvorbis<1.3.6
1.3.6
Google Android
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.7
52.7
Mozilla Firefox<59.0.1
59.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.7.2
52.7.2
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 Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
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<59.0.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.7.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.7.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.7.2
debian/firefox
147.0.4-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1140.7.0esr-1~deb11u1128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1140.7.0esr-1~deb12u1140.4.0esr-1~deb13u1140.7.0esr-1~deb13u1140.7.0esr-1
debian/libvorbis
1.3.7-11.3.7-3
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb11u11:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb12u11:140.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:140.7.1esr-1~deb13u11:140.7.1esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 57.2.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/libvorbis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 59.0.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.7.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147.0.4-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.14.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.4.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 140.7.0esr-1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libvorbis to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.7-1Fixed in 1.3.7-3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:140.7.1esr-1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 52.7.2

Event History

Mar 16, 2018
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Jun 4, 2018
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:06 PM
Description
Nov 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:49 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5146?

CVE-2018-5146 is a vulnerability that allows an out of bounds memory write while processing Vorbis audio data in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5146?

Firefox versions earlier than 59.0.1, Firefox ESR versions earlier than 52.7.2, and Thunderbird versions earlier than 52.7 are affected by CVE-2018-5146.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5146?

CVE-2018-5146 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5146?

To fix CVE-2018-5146, update your Firefox version to 59.0.1 or later, Firefox ESR version to 52.7.2 or later, and Thunderbird version to 52.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5146?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5146 at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1446062), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-09/), and [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103432).

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