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TI-2018-08904 Aliases CVE-2018-12405GHSA-h27g-wvvm-f6mv

Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird

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 and community members reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 63 and Firefox ESR 60.3. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort that some of these could be exploited to run arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.4, Firefox ESR < 60.4, and Firefox < 64.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.03202 88th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Thunderbird (Mozilla): 60.4Firefox ESR (Mozilla): 60.4+1 more productRed Hat: 4 advisories

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MozillaThunderbirdbefore 60.460.4Patch availableCNA
MozillaFirefox ESRbefore 60.460.4Patch availableCNA
MozillaFirefoxbefore 6464Patch availableCNA
  • Thunderbird VendorMozilla Affected before 60.4 Fixed in 60.4 Patch available CNA
  • Firefox ESR VendorMozilla Affected before 60.4 Fixed in 60.4 Patch available CNA
  • Firefox VendorMozilla Affected before 64 Fixed in 64 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 17

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 60.4.0; before 64.0VulnerableMozilla
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 60.4.0VulnerableMozilla
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*14.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*16.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*18.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*18.10VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*9.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
  • cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 60.4.0; before 64.0 Vulnerable ·Mozilla
  • cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 60.4.0 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:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 18.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 18.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • 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: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
Show 7 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed 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:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* 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 (Mozilla) Fixed in 60.4
  • Fix · CNA Firefox ESR (Mozilla) Fixed in 60.4
  • Fix · CNA Firefox (Mozilla) Fixed in 64

Red Hat 4 advisories

  • RHSA-2019:0159 Released 2019-01-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    thunderbird security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el6
  • RHSA-2019:0160 Released 2019-01-24 · Red Hat rating Important
    thunderbird security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el7_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el7_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el7_6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) thunderbird-60.4.0-1.el7_6
  • RHSA-2018:3833 Released 2018-12-17 · Red Hat rating Critical
    firefox security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) firefox-60.4.0-1.el7
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2018:3831 Released 2018-12-17 · Red Hat rating Critical
    firefox security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) firefox-60.4.0-1.el6

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Release ·

    Mozilla Firefox 64

    10 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 7 MEDIUM, 3 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2018-13076 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 54
    • TI-2018-13077 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 50
    • TI-2018-13082 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    Show all 10 records →
  • Release ·

    Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird 60.4

    5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 4 MEDIUM, 1 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2018-13076 Use after free in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 54
    • TI-2018-13077 Memory corruption in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 50
    • TI-2018-13082 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
    Show all 5 records →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833, RHSA-2019:0160
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831, RHSA-2019:0159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831, RHSA-2019:0159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833, RHSA-2019:0160
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831, RHSA-2019:0159
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833, RHSA-2019:0160
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2018:3831
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3833
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2019:0160
Not affected: 1 product
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-12405
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-h27g-wvvm-f6mv

References

Advisory 14

  • TI-2024-08981 Use after free in Mozilla Firefox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-09832 Use after free in Mozilla Firefox KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
  • TI-2019-08769 Improper input validation in Mozilla Firefox ESR KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2010-03577 Mozilla Firefox 3.5.x through 3.5.14 and 3.6.x through 3.6.11, Thunderbird 3.1.6 before… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04799 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-04477 Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
See all 3444 →

Sources

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