Vulnerability Description
A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content, when working with the VertexBuffer11 module. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 64.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 64.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1505973Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3844-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106167Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1505973Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3844-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12407?
CVE-2018-12407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A buffer overflow occurs when drawing and validating elements with the ANGLE graphics library, used for WebGL content, when working with the VertexBuffer11 module. This results in a potentially exploi...
How severe is CVE-2018-12407?
CVE-2018-12407 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.