CVE-2018-5164: XSS

Published May 9, 2018
·
Updated

Content Security Policy (CSP) is not applied correctly to all parts of multipart content sent with the "multipart/x-mixed-replace" MIME type. This could allow for script to run where CSP should block it, allowing for cross-site scripting (XSS) and other attacks. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

Other sources

Content Security Policy (CSP) is not applied correctly to all parts of multipart content sent with the multipart/x-mixed-replace MIME type. This could allow for script to run where CSP should block it, allowing for cross-site scripting (XSS) and other attacks.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.3-1
Mozilla Firefox<60.0
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Ubuntu=18.04
Mozilla Firefox<60
60

Event History

May 9, 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·11:06 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-5164.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-5164?

CVE-2018-5164 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5164?

Mozilla Firefox versions up to, but excluding, 60.0 are affected by CVE-2018-5164.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-5164?

CVE-2018-5164 could allow for cross-site scripting (XSS) and other attacks by not correctly applying Content Security Policy (CSP) to all parts of multipart content.

5

Are there any remediation steps for CVE-2018-5164?

Yes, upgrading Mozilla Firefox to version 60.0 or higher will address the vulnerability.

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