Memory corruption in Mozilla Thunderbird
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
A buffer overflow can occur in the Skia library during buffer offset calculations with hardware accelerated canvas 2D actions due to the use of 32-bit calculations instead of 64-bit. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60.4, Firefox ESR < 60.4, and Firefox < 64.
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 | before 60.4 | 60.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Firefox ESR | before 60.4 | 60.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Mozilla | Firefox | before 64 | 64 | Patch available | CNA |
- 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
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 60.4.0; before 64.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 60.4.0 | Vulnerable | Mozilla |
| 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:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 18.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 18.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| 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: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: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: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: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
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 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_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 Importantthunderbird 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 Importantthunderbird 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 Criticalfirefox 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 Criticalfirefox 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-2018-13082 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2018-08906 Memory corruption in Mozilla FirefoxPriority MEDIUM 48
- 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-2018-13082 Integer overflow in Mozilla ThunderbirdPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2018-08904 Memory corruption 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-2018:3833, 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
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-18493
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-hr83-78x9-4cjp
References
Advisory 14
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-29/
- [debian-lts-announce] 20181213 [SECURITY] [DLA 1605-1] firefox-esr security update
- RHSA-2018:3833
- RHSA-2018:3831
- DSA-4362
- GLSA-201903-04
- USN-3844-1
- RHSA-2019:0159
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-31/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-30/
- DSA-4354
- USN-3868-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1504452
- RHSA-2019:0160
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Sources
- CVE-2018-18493 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-18493 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-hr83-78x9-4cjp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-18493 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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