# CVE-2018-5148: firefox: A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the compositor during certain graphics operations when a raw pointer is u...

CVE-2018-5148 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by firefox 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1, released March 26, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5148
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0292
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 26, 2018

## Description

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur in the compositor during certain graphics operations when a raw pointer is used instead of a reference counted one. This results in a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 52.7.3 and Firefox < 59.0.2.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | firefox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-59.0.2-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-globalmenu Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-globalmenu 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-globalmenu-59.0.2-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-mozsymbols Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-mozsymbols 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-mozsymbols-59.0.2-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-testsuite Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-testsuite 59.0.2+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-testsuite-59.0.2-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Mar 26, 2018 |

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