CVE-2024-1546: High severity Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
When storing and re-accessing data on a networking channel, the length of buffers may have been confused, resulting in an out-of-bounds memory read.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8 - Upgrade
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Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 123 - Upgrade
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8 - Upgrade
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redhat/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8.0esr-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.8.0-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.8.0-1 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.8.0-r0 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 160.0-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.7.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1
Event History
Parent advisories
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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1546?
CVE-2024-1546 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds memory reads.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1546?
To fix CVE-2024-1546, update Mozilla Firefox to version 123 or higher, Mozilla Thunderbird to version 115.8 or higher, or the specific affected packages as recommended.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-1546?
CVE-2024-1546 affects Mozilla Firefox up to version 123, Mozilla Thunderbird up to version 115.8, and various versions of Firefox ESR.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-1546?
The impact of CVE-2024-1546 includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive data due to an out-of-bounds memory read.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-1546 before applying updates?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-1546; the recommended action is to apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.