Slackware Linux update for mozilla-thunderbird



| Updated: 2024-11-29
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-9680
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

mozilla-thunderbird
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU98333

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9680

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Animation timeline. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Update the affected package mozilla-thunderbird.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

mozilla-thunderbird: before 115.16.0esr

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2024&m=slackware-security.363700


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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