CVE-2018-5165

Mozilla: Checkbox for enabling Flash protected mode is inverted in 32-bit Firefox

Published Jun 11, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
In 32-bit versions of Firefox, the Adobe Flash plugin setting for "Enable Adobe Flash protected mode" is unchecked by default even though the Adobe Flash sandbox is actually enabled. The displayed state is the reverse of the true setting, resulting in user confusion. This could cause users to select this setting intending to activate it and inadvertently turn protections off. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-16950 In 32-bit versions of Firefox, the Adobe Flash plugin setting for "Enable Adobe Flash protected mode" is unchecked by default even though the Adobe Flash sandbox is actually enabled. The displayed state is the reverse of the true setting, resulting in user confusion. This could cause users to select this setting intending to activate it and inadvertently turn protections off. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:26 AM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 11, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:59 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 9, 2018, 12:00 AM