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CVE-2018-5177: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 09 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability exists in XSLT during number formatting where a negative buffer size may be allocated in some instances, leading to a buffer overflow and crash if it occurs.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5177?

    CVE-2018-5177 is a vulnerability in XSLT during number formatting where a negative buffer size may be allocated in some instances, leading to a buffer overflow and crash if it occurs.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5177?

    Firefox < 60 is affected by CVE-2018-5177.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-5177?

    CVE-2018-5177 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5177?

    Upgrade to Firefox version 60 or higher to fix CVE-2018-5177.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5177?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5177 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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