HIGH

CVE-2018-12386

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

39.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in register allocation in JavaScript can lead to type confusion, allowing for an arbitrary read and write. This leads to remote code execution inside the sandboxed content process when triggered. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.2.2 and Firefox < 62.0.3.

Technical details

Published
10/18/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12386?

A vulnerability in register allocation in JavaScript can lead to type confusion, allowing for an arbitrary read and write. This leads to remote code execution inside the sandboxed content process when triggered. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.2.2 and Firefox < 62.0.3.

Is CVE-2018-12386 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-12386 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 39.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-12386?

CVE-2018-12386 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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