medium
4.3
EPSS
0.044%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4767

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

If the `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart` preference is enabled, IndexedDB files were not properly deleted when the window was closed. This preference is disabled by default in Firefox. External Reference: <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-22/#CVE-2024-4767">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-22/#CVE-2024-4767</a>

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/firefox<115.11
115.11
redhat/thunderbird<115.11
115.11
debian/firefox
130.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
115.15.0esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
115.15.0esr-1~deb12u1
115.15.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.15.0-1~deb11u1
1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.2.1esr-1
Thunderbird<115.11
115.11
Firefox<126
126
Firefox ESR<115.11
115.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-4767?

    CVE-2024-4767 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential risk of unauthorized access to IndexedDB files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4767?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-4767, update your Firefox or Thunderbird to versions 115.11 or above.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-4767?

    CVE-2024-4767 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR prior to 115.11, Mozilla Thunderbird prior to 115.11, and regular Firefox prior to version 126.

  • Does enabling private browsing in Firefox trigger CVE-2024-4767?

    Yes, if 'browser.privatebrowsing.autostart' is enabled, CVE-2024-4767 can lead to IndexedDB files not being deleted properly.

  • Is CVE-2024-4767 a critical vulnerability?

    CVE-2024-4767 is not considered critical, but it poses a security risk if sensitive data remains accessible after a private browsing session.

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