CVE-2024-5696
First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )
By manipulating the text in an `<input>` tag, an attacker could have caused corrupt memory leading to a potentially exploitable crash. External Reference: <a href="https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5696">https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5696</a>
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/firefox | <115.12 | 115.12 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <115.12 | 115.12 |
| debian/firefox | 131.0.3-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1 115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1 128.3.1esr-2 | |
| debian/thunderbird | 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.2.0esr-1 1:128.3.0esr-1 | |
| Thunderbird | <115.12 | 115.12 |
| Firefox | <127 | 127 |
| Firefox ESR | <115.12 | 115.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1896555
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/#CVE-2024-5696
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3952
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3949
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3950
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3953
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3954
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3955
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3951
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3958
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3972
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4001
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4003
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4004
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4002
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4015
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4016
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4018
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4036
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4063
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2291400
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00000.html
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00010.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-5696
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/#CVE-2024-5696
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/#CVE-2024-5696
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-5696
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-5696
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5696
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-5696
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5696?
CVE-2024-5696 has a severity rating that indicates a high potential for exploitation due to memory corruption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5696?
To fix CVE-2024-5696, update your Mozilla Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, or related packages to the recommended versions listed in the advisory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5696?
CVE-2024-5696 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 115.12, Thunderbird versions up to 115.12, and various package versions specified in the advisory.
What products are impacted by CVE-2024-5696?
CVE-2024-5696 impacts Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, and their respective packages on several platforms.
What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2024-5696?
CVE-2024-5696 can be exploited through malicious manipulation of text within an <input> tag, potentially causing application crashes.
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