CVE-2024-5691: Medium severity Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerability
By tricking the browser with a X-Frame-Options header, a sandboxed iframe could have presented a button that, if clicked by a user, would bypass restrictions to open a new window.
External Reference: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5691
Other sources
By tricking the browser with a X-Frame-Options header, a sandboxed iframe could have presented a button that, if clicked by a user, would bypass restrictions to open a new window. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 127, Firefox ESR < 115.12, and Thunderbird < 115.12.
— Launchpad
By tricking the browser with a X-Frame-Options header, a sandboxed iframe could have presented a button that, if clicked by a user, would bypass restrictions to open a new window.
— 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 115.12 - Upgrade
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Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 127 - Upgrade
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.12 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.12 - Upgrade
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redhat/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.12 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.12.0esr-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 115.12.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1 - 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
Parent advisories
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5691?
The severity of CVE-2024-5691 is categorized as high.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5691?
To fix CVE-2024-5691, update Mozilla Firefox ESR or Thunderbird to version 115.14.0esr or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5691?
CVE-2024-5691 affects Firefox ESR versions up to 115.12 and Thunderbird versions up to 115.12.
Can CVE-2024-5691 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-5691 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the X-Frame-Options header in a sandboxed iframe.
What products are impacted by CVE-2024-5691?
The impacted products by CVE-2024-5691 include Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird, specifically versions prior to their respective patches.