CVE-2017-7846: High severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2017
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Updated

It is possible to execute JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when RSS feed is viewed as a website, e.g. via “View -> Feed article -> Website” or in the standard format of “View -> Feed article -> default format”.

Other sources

It is possible to execute JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when RSS feed is viewed as a website, e.g. via "View -> Feed article -> Website" or in the standard format of "View -> Feed article -> default format". This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.5.2.

Launchpad

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
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<52.5.2
52.5.2
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
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<52.5.2

Event History

Dec 22, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 2, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:41 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7846?

CVE-2017-7846 is a vulnerability that allows the execution of JavaScript in the parsed RSS feed when the feed is viewed as a website.

2

How does CVE-2017-7846 affect Thunderbird?

CVE-2017-7846 affects Thunderbird versions prior to 52.5.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7846?

CVE-2017-7846 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7846?

To fix CVE-2017-7846, upgrade Thunderbird to version 52.6.0 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7846?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7846 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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