Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird ESR
Priority MEDIUM 48CWE-119Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-119 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Mozilla developers backported selected changes in the Skia library. These changes correct memory corruption issues including invalid buffer reads and writes during graphic operations. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird ESR < 52.8, Thunderbird < 52.8, and Firefox ESR < 52.8.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.03172 88th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Thunderbird ESR (Mozilla): 52.8Thunderbird (Mozilla): 52.8+1 more productRed Hat: 4 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird ESR | before 52.8 | 52.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | before 52.8 | 52.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Firefox ESR | before 52.8 | 52.8 | Patch available | CNA |
- Thunderbird ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 52.8 Fixed in 52.8 Patch available CNA
- Thunderbird VendorMozilla Affected before 52.8 Fixed in 52.8 Patch available CNA
- Firefox ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 52.8 Fixed in 52.8 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 20
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.5 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.5 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Show 10 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.8.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.8.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 52.8.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.8.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.8.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.8.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.8
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.8
- Fix · CNA Firefox ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.8
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2018:1726 Released 2018-05-24 · Red Hat rating Importantthunderbird security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) thunderbird-52.8.0-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) thunderbird-52.8.0-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) thunderbird-52.8.0-2.el6_9
- RHSA-2018:1725 Released 2018-05-24 · Red Hat rating Importantthunderbird security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) thunderbird-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) thunderbird-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- RHSA-2018:1415 Released 2018-05-14 · Red Hat rating Criticalfirefox security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-52.8.0-1.el7_5
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2018:1414 Released 2018-05-14 · Red Hat rating Criticalfirefox security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9, firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9.ppc
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) firefox-52.8.0-1.el6_9
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — RHSA-2018:1725
12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03718 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — RHSA-2018:1726
12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03718 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
Show 5 more groups
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — USN-3660-1
12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03718 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — DSA-4209
12 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03718 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — RHSA-2018:1414
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03722 Code injection in Mozilla Firefox ESRPriority MEDIUM 51
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — RHSA-2018:1415
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03722 Code injection in Mozilla Firefox ESRPriority MEDIUM 51
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, Thunderbird ESR — DSA-4199
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM, 2 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-03723 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 61
- TI-2018-03722 Code injection in Mozilla Firefox ESRPriority MEDIUM 51
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415, RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414, RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414, RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415, RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414, RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415, RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1414 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1415, RHSA-2018:1725 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-5183
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-62wp-qw94-ppmq
References
Advisory 13
- RHSA-2018:1415
- GLSA-201810-01
- RHSA-2018:1726
- RHSA-2018:1414
- GLSA-201811-13
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-13/
- USN-3660-1
- DSA-4199
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180525 [SECURITY] [DLA 1382-1] thunderbird security update
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180511 [SECURITY] [DLA 1376-1] firefox-esr security update
- RHSA-2018:1725
- DSA-4209
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-12/
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Sources
- CVE-2018-5183 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-5183 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-62wp-qw94-ppmq · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-5183 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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