CVE-2018-5177: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Mozilla Firefox<60.0
Mozilla Firefox<60
60
debian/firefox
148.0-1

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:06 PM
Description
Nov 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:56 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-5177?

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

3

How severe is CVE-2018-5177?

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

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-5177?

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

5

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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