medium
6.1
CWE
281
EPSS
0.044%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4768

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

A bug in popup notifications' interaction with WebAuthn made it easier for an attacker to trick a user into granting permissions.

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-2024-4768?

    CVE-2024-4768 has a high severity rating due to the potential for user permission spoofing by attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4768?

    To fix CVE-2024-4768, update Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 115.11 or later, Thunderbird to version 115.11 or later, and Firefox to version 126 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-4768?

    CVE-2024-4768 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, and standard Firefox versions prior to their respective updates.

  • Can CVE-2024-4768 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-4768 can potentially be exploited remotely if users are tricked into granting permissions.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-4768?

    As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-4768, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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