Using remote content in encrypted messages can lead to the disclosure of plaintext.
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-326.
Summary
Using remote content in encrypted messages can lead to the disclosure of plaintext. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird ESR < 52.8 and Thunderbird < 52.8.
Why it matters now
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 |
- 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
CPE configurations NVD · 21
| 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: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: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:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- 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:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.8.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 52.8.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
- 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:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Show 11 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| 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:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 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
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.8
- Fix · CNA Thunderbird (Mozilla) Fixed in 52.8
Red Hat 2 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
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Mozilla 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-2018-03746 Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird ESRPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla 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-2018-03746 Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird ESRPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
Show 2 more groups
- Advisory ·
Mozilla 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-2018-03746 Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird ESRPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Mozilla 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-2018-03746 Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird ESRPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2018-03719 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 48
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1726 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1725 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1725 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-5184
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-p5x3-568x-9fq9
References
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- TI-2023-04477 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2018-5184 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-5184 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-p5x3-568x-9fq9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-5184 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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