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Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast Affecting firefox package, versions <0:60.2.2-1.0.1.el7_5

Severity

 Recommended
critical

Based on Oracle Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    4.77% (93rd percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ORACLE7-FIREFOX-2523757
  • published 10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed 18 Oct 2018
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Introduced: 18 Oct 2018

CVE-2018-12386 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-704 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:7 firefox to version 0:60.2.2-1.0.1.el7_5 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2018-2884.

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:7 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.