USN-3609-1: Firefox vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 27 2018(Updated: )
A use-after-free was discovered in Firefox. If a user were tricked in to opening a specially crafted website, an attacker could potentially exploit this to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/firefox | <59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/firefox | <59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/firefox | <59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
| Ubuntu OpenSSH Client | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5148
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox/59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox/59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox/59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3609-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3609-1?
The severity of USN-3609-1 is critical due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-3609-1?
To fix USN-3609-1, update your Firefox package to version 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1, 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, or 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 depending on your Ubuntu version.
What versions of Firefox are affected by USN-3609-1?
USN-3609-1 affects Firefox versions prior to 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.17.10.1, 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, and 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.
What causes the vulnerability in USN-3609-1?
The vulnerability in USN-3609-1 is caused by a use-after-free error in Firefox when handling certain web content.
Is there a workaround for USN-3609-1?
There are no recommended workarounds for USN-3609-1 other than applying the available software updates.
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