CVE-2018-18502

Mozilla developers and community members reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 64

published February 5, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory safety issue could give attackers a chance to run arbitrary code in Firefox! This bug affects all versions below 65, so it's time to look under the hood! 🔍 Think of your browser like a busy restaurant kitchen. If the chefs aren't careful with their ingredients, they might accidentally mix in something harmful, leading to a disastrous dinner service! Here, the memory safety bugs are those sneaky ingredients that could spoil the whole batch. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss. Imagine the chaos in that restaurant kitchen spilling over to every table—it’s a situation you definitely want to avoid!

Put simply

Think of your browser like a busy restaurant kitchen. If the chefs aren't careful with their ingredients, they might accidentally mix in something harmful, leading to a disastrous dinner service! Here, the memory safety bugs are those sneaky ingredients that could spoil the whole batch. This vulnerability arises from memory corruption issues in Firefox versions below 65. If an attacker finds a way to exploit these memory safety bugs, they can manipulate the browser’s operation, leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your machine, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss. Imagine the chaos in that restaurant kitchen spilling over to every table—it’s a situation you definitely want to avoid! Update to Firefox version 65 or later immediately to eliminate this risk. Regularly check for updates and enable automatic updates to stay protected against future vulnerabilities. It's a small step for peace of mind! You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your browser, and keep enjoying safe surfing! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02153 · 82.0th percentile
Published
2019-02-05T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 FEB 21:00Z
    Mozilla developers and community members reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 64
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