CVE-2018-5159
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
37.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An integer overflow can occur in the Skia library due to 32-bit integer use in an array without integer overflow checks, resulting in possible out-of-bounds writes. This could lead to a potentially exploitable crash triggerable by web content. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-06-11
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-44759
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-5159?
An integer overflow can occur in the Skia library due to 32-bit integer use in an array without integer overflow checks, resulting in possible out-of-bounds writes. This could lead to a potentially exploitable crash triggerable by web content. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.8, Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Firefox < 60, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
Is CVE-2018-5159 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-5159 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 37.6%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-5159?
CVE-2018-5159 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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