CVE-2024-11704: Double Free

Published Nov 26, 2024
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Updated

A double-free issue could have occurred in secpkcs7decoderstartdecrypt() 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.

Other sources

A double-free issue could have occurred in secpkcs7decoderstartdecrypt() when handling an error path. Under specific conditions, the same symmetric key could have been freed twice, potentially leading to memory corruption.

Mozilla

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.7
128.7
Mozilla Thunderbird<133
133
Mozilla Firefox<133
133
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.7
128.7
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~deb11u1128.7.0esr-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~deb11u11:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
Mozilla Firefox<128.7.0
Mozilla Firefox<133.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Affected Software
Feb 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11704?

To address CVE-2024-11704, update your Mozilla Thunderbird or Firefox to version 133 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-11704 affect?

CVE-2024-11704 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 133 and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 133.

4

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.

5

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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