Risk | Medium |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-50336 |
CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
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 medium risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU101796
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50336
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling MXC URIs. A malicious room member can trigger clients based on the matrix-js-sdk to issue arbitrary authenticated GET requests to the client's homeserver.
MitigationUpdate the affected package mozilla-thunderbird.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 15.0
mozilla-thunderbird: before 128.5.2esr
CPE2.3Q & 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.