high
7.5
CWE
326
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5184: Weak Encryption

First published: Fri May 18 2018(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird Esr<52.8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.8
52.8
redhat/thunderbird<52.8
52.8
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.15.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.2.1esr-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5184?

    CVE-2018-5184 is a vulnerability that allows the disclosure of plaintext when using remote content in encrypted messages in Thunderbird ESR < 52.8 and Thunderbird < 52.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5184?

    CVE-2018-5184 has a severity level of high.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5184?

    CVE-2018-5184 affects Thunderbird ESR < 52.8 and Thunderbird < 52.8.

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2018-5184?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-5184 at the following links: [reference 1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1411592), [reference 2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-13/), [reference 3](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104240).

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5184?

    To fix CVE-2018-5184, update Thunderbird to version 52.8 or higher.

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