CVE-2024-11691: High severity thunderbird vulnerability
Certain WebGL operations on Apple silicon M series devices could have lead to an out-of-bounds write and memory corruption due to a flaw in Apple's GPU driver. This bug only affected the application on Apple M series hardware. Other platforms were unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Firefox ESR < 115.18, Thunderbird < 133, Thunderbird < 128.5, and Thunderbird < 115.18.
Other sources
Certain WebGL operations on Apple silicon M series devices could have lead to an out-of-bounds write and memory corruption due to a flaw in Apple's GPU driver. This bug only affected the application on Apple M series hardware. Other platforms were unaffected.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11691?
CVE-2024-11691 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability impacting specific WebGL operations on Apple silicon M series devices.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11691?
To fix CVE-2024-11691, update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest version beyond the affected versions.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2024-11691?
CVE-2024-11691 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 133, Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 115.18, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 133 and 128.5.
On which devices does CVE-2024-11691 pose a risk?
CVE-2024-11691 poses a risk specifically to applications running on Apple M series hardware.
What could happen if CVE-2024-11691 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-11691 could lead to an out-of-bounds write and subsequent memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.