CVE-2024-11700: High severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2024
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Updated

Malicious websites may have been able to perform user intent confirmation through tapjacking. This could have led to users unknowingly approving the launch of external applications, potentially exposing them to underlying vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<133
133
Mozilla Firefox<133
133
Mozilla Firefox<133.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<133.0

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 NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11700?

CVE-2024-11700 has been classified with a severity level that indicates serious potential risks to user intent confirmation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11700?

To fix CVE-2024-11700, users should update their Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest version beyond 133.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-11700?

CVE-2024-11700 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions prior to 133.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-11700 on users?

The impact of CVE-2024-11700 allows malicious websites to potentially exploit users into unknowingly launching external applications.

5

Can CVE-2024-11700 be exploited without user interaction?

CVE-2024-11700 requires user interaction but can manipulate user intent through tapjacking techniques.

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