Vulnerability Description
When JavaScript is used to create and manipulate an audio buffer, a potentially exploitable crash may occur because of a compartment mismatch in some situations. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 65.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 65.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106773Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3874-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-01/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106773Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3874-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-01/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-18503?
CVE-2018-18503 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). When JavaScript is used to create and manipulate an audio buffer, a potentially exploitable crash may occur because of a compartment mismatch in some situations. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 6...
How severe is CVE-2018-18503?
CVE-2018-18503 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-18503?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.