← Back

CVE-2018-5157

nvd nist
Published: Jun 11, 2018Modified: Nov 25, 2025

JSON object

Loading...
7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

Same-origin protections for the PDF viewer can be bypassed, allowing a malicious site to intercept messages meant for the viewer. This could allow the site to retrieve PDF files restricted to viewing by an authenticated user on a third-party website. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.8 and Firefox < 60.

Affected (19)

Show all products
Redhat: Enterprise Linux Desktop, Enterprise Linux Server, Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Enterprise Linux Server Tus, Enterprise Linux Workstation · Debian: Debian Linux · Canonical: Ubuntu Linux · Mozilla: Firefox
Redhat
6 products
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Enterprise Linux Server
Enterprise Linux Server Aus
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Enterprise Linux Server Tus
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Debian
1 product
Debian Linux
Canonical
1 product
Ubuntu Linux
Mozilla
1 product
Firefox
Configuration A
10 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Version 6.0
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Version 7.0
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Server
Version 6.0
Enterprise Linux Server
Version 7.0
Enterprise Linux Server Aus
Version 7.6
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Version 7.5
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Version 7.6
Enterprise Linux Server Tus
Version 7.6
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Version 6.0
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Version 7.0
Configuration B
3 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Debian
Debian Linux
Version 7.0
Debian Linux
Version 8.0
Debian Linux
Version 9.0
Configuration C
4 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Canonical
Ubuntu Linux
Version 14.04
Ubuntu Linux
Version 16.04
Ubuntu Linux
Version 17.10
Ubuntu Linux
Version 18.04
Configuration D
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mozilla
Firefox
Before 52.8.0
Firefox
Before 60.0

Related CWEs

CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-346
Origin Validation Error
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

References (22)

Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Issue TrackingPermissions Required
Source: security@mozilla.org
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Vendor Advisory
Source: security@mozilla.org
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPermissions Required
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

Timeline

No history available yet.