Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast Affecting firefox package, versions <0:60.3.0-1.0.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
critical

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.8% (82nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-FIREFOX-2527620
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed18 Oct 2018

Introduced: 18 Oct 2018

CVE-2018-12386  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-704  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 firefox to version 0:60.3.0-1.0.1.el6 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2018-3006.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability in register allocation in JavaScript can lead to type confusion, allowing for an arbitrary read and write. This leads to remote code execution inside the sandboxed content process when triggered. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 60.2.2 and Firefox < 62.0.3.