Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-12367
In the previous mitigations for Spectre, the resolution or precision of various methods was reduced to counteract the ability to measure precise time intervals. In that work PerformanceNavigationTiming was not adjusted but it was found that it could be used as a precision timer. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 60, Firefox ESR < 60.1, and Firefox < 61.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2018-12367
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-12367
1.37%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 86 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-12367
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-12367
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-12367
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1462891
1462891 - (CVE-2018-12367) PerformanceNavigationTiming should reduce the time precisionIssue Tracking;Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041193
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Conduct Cross-Site Request Forgery Attacks, Bypass Security Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-13
Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201811-13) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00011.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1575-1] thunderbird security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104561
Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201810-01
Mozilla Firefox: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201810-01) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-15/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 61 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4295
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4295-1 thunderbirdThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-19/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 60 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3705-1/
USN-3705-1: Firefox vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-16/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox ESR 60.1 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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