Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-5107
The printing process can bypass local access protections to read files available through symlinks, bypassing local file restrictions. The printing process requires files in a specific format so arbitrary data cannot be read but it is possible that some local file information could be exposed. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.
Products affected by CVE-2018-5107
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-5107
1.82%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 82 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-5107
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-5107
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-5107
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1379276
1379276 - (CVE-2018-5107) chrome process printing code reads path from content process without checking if it's a symlinkIssue Tracking;Permissions Required
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-02/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 58 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102786
Mozilla Firefox MFSA2018-02 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3544-1/
USN-3544-1: Firefox vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040270
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Spoof URLs, Bypass Cross-Domain Security Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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