Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for thunderbird
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-12398 CVE-2020-12405 CVE-2020-12406 CVE-2020-12410 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-319 CWE-416 CWE-843 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. |
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thunderbird (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information
EUVDB-ID: #VU28569
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12398
CWE-ID:
CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in STARTTLS implementation for an IMAP, when the server sends a PREAUTH response. In this case Thunderbird will continue with an unencrypted connection, causing email data to be sent without protection.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
thunderbird (Red Hat package): 68.2.0-1.el8_0 - 68.8.0-1.el8_0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.8.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.6.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.5.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2616
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU28523
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12405
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when in SharedWorkerService due to a race condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
thunderbird (Red Hat package): 68.2.0-1.el8_0 - 68.8.0-1.el8_0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.8.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.6.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.5.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2616
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU28524
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12406
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error during unboxed JavaScript objects removal. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
thunderbird (Red Hat package): 68.2.0-1.el8_0 - 68.8.0-1.el8_0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.8.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.6.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.5.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2616
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
4) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU28527
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12410
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
thunderbird (Red Hat package): 68.2.0-1.el8_0 - 68.8.0-1.el8_0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.8.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.6.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:thunderbird_redhat_package:68.5.0-1.el8_0:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2616
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
