CVE-2018-5089

Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 57 and Firefox ESR 52.5

published June 11, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A few sneaky memory safety bugs are lurking in Firefox and Thunderbird! These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to run arbitrary code with just the right moves. 💻 Think of it like a restaurant where some chefs mistakenly serve dishes that weren't prepared correctly; a single wrong ingredient could lead to a complete culinary disaster. 🍽️ An attacker could potentially exploit these memory corruption issues to run arbitrary code on your system, which might lead to unauthorized access or data loss. While there's no known exploitation currently, the threat remains a concern if someone decides to put in the effort. ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where some chefs mistakenly serve dishes that weren't prepared correctly; a single wrong ingredient could lead to a complete culinary disaster. 🍽️ This vulnerability in Firefox and Thunderbird versions below 52.6 is linked to memory safety bugs that allow for potential memory corruption. If exploited, this could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit these memory corruption issues to run arbitrary code on your system, which might lead to unauthorized access or data loss. While there's no known exploitation currently, the threat remains a concern if someone decides to put in the effort. ⚠️ Update Firefox to version 58 or later, and ensure Thunderbird is upgraded to at least version 52.6. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities! 🔄 You're on the right track! By taking these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses and keeping your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03335 · 88.5th percentile
Published
2018-06-11T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 21:00Z
    Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 57 and Firefox ESR 52.5
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