CVE-2024-4768: Medium severity Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerability
A bug in popup notifications' interaction with WebAuthn made it easier for an attacker to trick a user into granting permissions.
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 115.11 - Upgrade
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.11 - Upgrade
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redhat/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.11 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 126 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.11.0esr-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.11.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.11.0-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.11.0-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 159.0.1-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto 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 - 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 1:153.6.0esr-1
Event History
Parent advisories
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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.