Debian update for thunderbird



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2024-8381
CVE-2024-8382
CVE-2024-8383
CVE-2024-8384
CWE-ID CWE-843
CWE-749
CWE-939
CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU96735

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-2024-8381

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when looking up a property name in a "with" block. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, 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.

Mitigation

Update thunderbird package to version 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

thunderbird (Debian package): before 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00180.html


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) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU96736

Risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8382

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to internal browser event interfaces are exposed to web content when privileged EventHandler listener callbacks ran for those events. A remote attacker can indicate usage of certain browser features, such as when a user opens the Dev Tools console.

Mitigation

Update thunderbird package to version 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

thunderbird (Debian package): before 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00180.html


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) Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme

EUVDB-ID: #VU96737

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8383

CWE-ID: CWE-939 - Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing confirmation dialog when opening the Usenet-related schemes "news:" and "snews:". A remote attacker can trick the victim into downloading a malicious application that can be launched at will without any additional prompts.

Mitigation

Update thunderbird package to version 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

thunderbird (Debian package): before 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00180.html


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: #VU96738

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-2024-8384

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 JavaScript garbage collector when HTML content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, 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

Update thunderbird package to version 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

thunderbird (Debian package): before 1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3 External links

http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00180.html


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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