CVE-2024-3859: Integer Overflow
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
On 32-bit versions there were integer-overflows that led to an out-of-bounds-read that potentially could be triggered by a malformed OpenType font.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10 - Upgrade
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Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125 - Upgrade
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10 - Upgrade
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redhat/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10.0esr-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.10.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.10.1-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.10.1-1 - 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 153.6.0esr-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 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.7.0esr-1
Event History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3859?
CVE-2024-3859 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3859?
To mitigate CVE-2024-3859, update affected applications including Firefox and Thunderbird to the specified remedial versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-3859?
CVE-2024-3859 affects specific versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and Firefox ESR on 32-bit systems.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3859?
CVE-2024-3859 involves integer-overflows leading to an out-of-bounds-read vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-3859 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a malformed OpenType font can potentially trigger CVE-2024-3859, making it exploitable under certain conditions.