SB2018092107 - Remote code execution in Mozilla Firefox
Published: September 21, 2018 Updated: September 24, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018092107
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12385)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists within the TransportSecurityInfo function due to insufficient validation of data stored in the local cache in the user profile directory. A remote attacker with ability to write data into local cache (e.g. with combination of another vulnerability) can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.