CVE-2018-5173: Input Validation
First published: Wed May 09 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
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 | 131.0.3-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1438025
- 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-2018-5173
- 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-2018-5173
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5173
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5173
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5173
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5173
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 CVE-2018-5173?
CVE-2018-5173 is a vulnerability that allows for the spoofing of file names in the Downloads panel of Mozilla Firefox.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5173?
CVE-2018-5173 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).
How does CVE-2018-5173 affect Mozilla Firefox?
CVE-2018-5173 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to but excluding version 60.
How can CVE-2018-5173 be exploited?
CVE-2018-5173 can be exploited by using Unicode characters to create file names that spoof the file extension.
What is the remedy for CVE-2018-5173?
The remedy for CVE-2018-5173 is to update Mozilla Firefox to version 60 or later.
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