CVE-2023-25742: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory describes this flaw as: When importing a SPKI RSA public key as ECDSA P-256, the key would be handled incorrectly causing the tab to crash.
When importing a SPKI RSA public key as ECDSA P-256, the key would be handled incorrectly causing the tab to crash.
External Reference: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-06/#CVE-2023-25742
— Red Hat
When importing a SPKI RSA public key as ECDSA P-256, the key would be handled incorrectly causing the tab to crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 110, Thunderbird < 102.8, and Firefox ESR < 102.8.
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-25742?
CVE-2023-25742 is a vulnerability that affects Firefox, Thunderbird, and Firefox ESR, causing crashes when importing a SPKI RSA public key as ECDSA P-256.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25742?
CVE-2023-25742 affects Firefox versions prior to 110, Thunderbird versions prior to 102.8, and Firefox ESR versions prior to 102.8.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25742?
CVE-2023-25742 has a severity level of medium.
How can I fix CVE-2023-25742?
To fix CVE-2023-25742, users should update their Firefox, Thunderbird, and Firefox ESR to versions 110, 102.8, and 102.8 respectively.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25742?
More information about CVE-2023-25742 can be found on the Mozilla security advisories page and the Bugzilla Mozilla page linked in the references.