CVE-2024-11694: XSS

Published Nov 26, 2024
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Updated

Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode may have inadvertently allowed a CSP frame-src bypass and DOM-based XSS through the Google SafeFrame shim in the Web Compatibility extension. This issue could have exposed users to malicious frames masquerading as legitimate content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Firefox ESR < 115.18, Thunderbird < 133, and Thunderbird < 128.5.

Other sources

Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode may have inadvertently allowed a CSP frame-src bypass and DOM-based XSS through the Google SafeFrame shim in the Web Compatibility extension. This issue could have exposed users to malicious frames masquerading as legitimate content. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.5, Firefox ESR < 115.18, Thunderbird < 133, Thunderbird < 128.5, and Thunderbird < 115.18.

— MITRE

Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode may have inadvertently allowed a CSP frame-src bypass and DOM-based XSS through the Google SafeFrame shim in the Web Compatibility extension. This issue could have exposed users to malicious frames masquerading as legitimate content.

— Mozilla

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.18
115.18
Mozilla Thunderbird<133
133
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.5
128.5
Mozilla Firefox<133
133
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.18
115.18
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.5
128.5
Mozilla Firefox<115.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<133.0
Mozilla Firefox>=116.0<128.5.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.18.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=116.0<128.5.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<133.0
debian/firefox-esr<128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
debian/firefox-esr<128.5.0esr-1
128.5.0esr-1
debian/firefox-esr<128.5.0esr-1
128.5.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.5.0esr-1
1:128.5.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.5.0esr-1
1:128.5.0esr-1
debian/firefox
159.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u21:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1
alpine/thunderbird>=116.0<128.5.0-r0
128.5.0-r0
alpine/thunderbird>=116.0<128.5.0-r0
128.5.0-r0
alpine/thunderbird>=116.0<128.5.0-r0
128.5.0-r0
alpine/thunderbird>=116.0<128.5.0-r0
128.5.0-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.18
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 133
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 133
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.18
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5.0esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.5.0esr-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 159.0-1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5.0-r0
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.5
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.18

Event History

Nov 26, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11694?

CVE-2024-11694 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow malicious frames to bypass security restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11694?

To fix CVE-2024-11694, update to Firefox ESR version 115.18, Thunderbird versions 128.5 or 133, or the appropriate Debian package versions.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2024-11694 address?

CVE-2024-11694 addresses a potential CSP 'frame-src' bypass and DOM-based XSS vulnerability through the Google SafeFrame shim.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-11694?

Users of Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and specific Debian package versions prior to the patched releases are affected by CVE-2024-11694.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2024-11694 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-11694 may lead to users being exposed to malicious content disguised as legitimate frames within the affected applications.

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