Intrusion PreventionMozilla.Firefox.Vorbis.Audio.Codebook.Out.of.Bounds.Write
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Out Of Bounds Write Vulnerability in Mozilla Foundation Firefox ESR.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted OGG vorbis file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Ogg Vorbis file to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Mozilla Foundation Firefox prior to 59.0.1
Mozilla Foundation Firefox ESR prior to 52.7.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-08/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 45989 |
| Created | May 30, 2018 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2018-5146 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 37.95% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | All |
| Affected App | Mozilla |