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CVE-2018-5098 (GCVE-0-2018-5098)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-06-11 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 05:26
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Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when form input elements, focus, and selections are manipulated by script content. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.6, Firefox ESR < 52.6, and Firefox < 58.
CWE
  • Use-after-free while manipulating form input elements
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Mozilla Thunderbird Affected: unspecified , < 52.6 (custom)
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Mozilla Firefox ESR Affected: unspecified , < 52.6 (custom)
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Mozilla Firefox Affected: unspecified , < 58 (custom)
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Date Public
2018-01-23 00:00
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