CVE-2024-11704: Double Free
First published: Tue Nov 26 2024(Updated: )
A double-free issue could have occurred in `sec_pkcs7_decoder_start_decrypt()` when handling an error path. Under specific conditions, the same symmetric key could have been freed twice, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Thunderbird < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.7, and Thunderbird < 128.7.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/firefox | 135.0.1-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | <=115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1<=128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1<=128.7.0esr-1 | 128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1 |
| debian/thunderbird | <=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1<=1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1<=1:128.6.0esr-1 | 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1 |
| Thunderbird | <128.7 | 128.7 |
| Thunderbird | <133 | 133 |
| Firefox | <133 | 133 |
| Firefox ESR | <128.7 | 128.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1899402
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-67/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-11704
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11704
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-11704
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-11704
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-11704
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-67/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-09/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-10/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/#CVE-2024-11704
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-09/#CVE-2024-11704
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-10/#CVE-2024-11704
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-09/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-10/
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2025-1009
- CVE-2025-1010
- CVE-2025-1011
- CVE-2025-1012
- CVE-2024-11704
- CVE-2025-1013
- CVE-2025-1014
- CVE-2025-1015
- CVE-2025-0510
- CVE-2025-1016
- CVE-2025-1017
- CVE-2024-11691
- CVE-2024-11700
- CVE-2024-11692
- CVE-2024-11701
- CVE-2024-11702
- CVE-2024-11693
- CVE-2024-11694
- CVE-2024-11695
- CVE-2024-11696
- CVE-2024-11697
- CVE-2024-11698
- CVE-2024-11705
- CVE-2024-11706
- CVE-2024-11708
- CVE-2024-11699
- CVE-2024-11703
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-11704?
CVE-2024-11704 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11704?
To address CVE-2024-11704, update your Mozilla Thunderbird or Firefox to version 133 or later.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-11704 affect?
CVE-2024-11704 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 133 and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 133.
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-11704?
The double-free issue in CVE-2024-11704 could lead to memory corruption, potentially impacting application stability.
Is CVE-2024-11704 present in Firefox ESR and Thunderbird?
Yes, CVE-2024-11704 impacts Firefox ESR versions up to 128.7 and Thunderbird versions up to 128.7.
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