CVE-2017-7830: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The Resource Timing API incorrectly revealed navigations in cross-origin iframes. This is a same-origin policy violation and could allow for data theft of URLs loaded by users.

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1128.3.0esr-2128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u11:115.12.0-1~deb12u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.2.0esr-11:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.5
52.5
Mozilla Firefox<57
57
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.5
52.5
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Mozilla Firefox<57.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<52.5.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Mozilla Firefox<52.5.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2017
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Nov 15, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:40 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:51 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7830?

CVE-2017-7830 is a vulnerability that affects Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, allowing for data theft of URLs loaded by users.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7830?

Firefox versions before 57, Firefox ESR versions before 52.5, and Thunderbird versions before 52.5 are affected by CVE-2017-7830.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7830?

CVE-2017-7830 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7830?

To fix CVE-2017-7830, update your Firefox to version 57 or higher, Firefox ESR to version 52.5 or higher, or Thunderbird to version 52.5 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7830?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7830 on the Mozilla Bugzilla and Mozilla Security Advisories websites.

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