# CVE-2018-5092: firefox: A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when the thread for a Web Worker is freed from memory prematurely instead of...

CVE-2018-5092 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by firefox 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1, released June 11, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5092
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0178
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 22, 2018

## Description

A use-after-free vulnerability can occur when the thread for a Web Worker is freed from memory prematurely instead of from memory in the main thread while cancelling fetch operations. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | firefox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-59.0.1-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-globalmenu Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-globalmenu 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-globalmenu-59.0.1-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-mozsymbols Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-mozsymbols 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-mozsymbols-59.0.1-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Linux | firefox-testsuite Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1 | [firefox-testsuite 59.0.1+build1-0ubuntu1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-testsuite-59.0.1-build1-0ubuntu1.md) | Jun 11, 2018 |

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