CVE-2018-5150

Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 59, Firefox ESR 52.7, and Thunderbird 52.7

published June 11, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory safety mishap lurking in Firefox and Thunderbird could let attackers slip through the cracks! Think of it like a restaurant with a faulty kitchen. If the chefs aren't careful, they might serve up a dish that's gone bad, potentially making customers ill. Here, the memory corruption could lead to code that operates unpredictably, just like a dish that doesn’t follow the recipe! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system, which is a serious risk! Potentially, they could take control of your application or steal sensitive information, creating chaos in your digital life. It's a sneaky risk worth addressing, even if no known exploits are out there at the moment.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a faulty kitchen. If the chefs aren't careful, they might serve up a dish that's gone bad, potentially making customers ill. Here, the memory corruption could lead to code that operates unpredictably, just like a dish that doesn’t follow the recipe! This vulnerability in Firefox 59, Firefox ESR 52.7, and Thunderbird 52.7 stems from memory safety bugs, potentially allowing an attacker to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code. This is a classic case of bad memory management that could lead to serious exploits.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system, which is a serious risk! Potentially, they could take control of your application or steal sensitive information, creating chaos in your digital life. It's a sneaky risk worth addressing, even if no known exploits are out there at the moment. To safeguard against this, upgrade to Thunderbird 52.8 and Firefox 60 or later immediately. Additionally, ensure you have the latest patches and security updates installed regularly to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited. You've got this! By taking action today, you're one step closer to securing your digital fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03086 · 87.6th percentile
Published
2018-06-11T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUN 21:00Z
    Memory safety bugs were reported in Firefox 59, Firefox ESR 52.7, and Thunderbird 52.7
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