CVE-2018-5169: Input Validation
First published: Wed May 09 2018(Updated: )
If manipulated hyperlinked text with "chrome:" URL contained in it is dragged and dropped on the "home" icon, the home page can be reset to include a normally-unlinkable chrome page as one of the home page tabs. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <60 | 60 |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <60.0 | |
| debian/firefox | 131.0.2-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319157
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104139
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040896
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5169
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/#CVE-2018-5172
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/#CVE-2018-5169
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5169
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5169
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5169
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5169
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2018-5154
- CVE-2018-5155
- CVE-2018-5157
- CVE-2018-5158
- CVE-2018-5159
- CVE-2018-5160
- CVE-2018-5152
- CVE-2018-5153
- CVE-2018-5163
- CVE-2018-5164
- CVE-2018-5166
- CVE-2018-5167
- CVE-2018-5168
- CVE-2018-5169
- CVE-2018-5172
- CVE-2018-5173
- CVE-2018-5174
- CVE-2018-5175
- CVE-2018-5176
- CVE-2018-5177
- CVE-2018-5165
- CVE-2018-5180
- CVE-2018-5181
- CVE-2018-5182
- CVE-2018-5179
- CVE-2018-5151
- CVE-2018-5150
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-5169.
How does this vulnerability affect Firefox?
This vulnerability affects Firefox versions prior to 60.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by dragging and dropping manipulated hyperlinked text with a "chrome:" URL onto the home icon in Firefox.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-5169?
The severity level of CVE-2018-5169 is medium.
Are there any remediation steps for this vulnerability?
Yes, upgrading Firefox to version 60 or later will fix this vulnerability.
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