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

17 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<133
133
Mozilla Firefox<133
133
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.7
128.7
Mozilla Firefox<128.7.0
Mozilla Firefox<133.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<133.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.7
128.7
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
debian/firefox-esr<128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
debian/firefox-esr<128.7.0esr-1
128.7.0esr-1
debian/firefox-esr<128.7.0esr-1
128.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.7.0esr-1
1:128.7.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.7.0esr-1
1:128.7.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 133
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 133
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.7
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 159.0-1
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 128.7.0esr-1
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1:128.7.0esr-1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.7

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
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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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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