Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for thunderbird



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 8
CVE-ID CVE-2024-6601
CVE-2024-6602
CVE-2024-6603
CVE-2024-6604
CVE-2017-12363
CVE-2017-12365
CVE-2017-12297
CVE-2017-12366
CWE-ID CWE-362
CWE-119
CWE-264
CWE-200
CWE-20
CWE-79
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
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thunderbird (Red Hat package)
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Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 8 vulnerabilities.

1) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU93895

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6601

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in permission assignment. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass cross-origin container obtaining permissions of the top-level origin and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93896

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6602

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in NSS. 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.

3) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93897

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6603

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in thread creation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and crash the browser.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.

4) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93898

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6604

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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 website, 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.

5) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU9495

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12363

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient security settings on meetings. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and modify the welcome message to any meeting.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.

6) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU9494

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12365

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a design flaw in the product. A remote attacker can execute a query on an Event Center site to view scheduled meetings, view both listed and unlisted meetings in the displayed information and attend meetings that are not available for their attendance.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU9493

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12297

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to initiate connections to arbitrary hosts.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient access control for HTTP traffic directed to the Cisco WebEx Meeting Center. A remote attacker can send a malicious URL to the Cisco WebEx Meeting Center and connect to arbitrary hosts.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU9492

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12366

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.8

thunderbird (Red Hat package): before 115.13.0-3.el8_8

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4718


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.



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