CVE-2024-6601: Race condition in permission assignment

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-6601?

CVE-2024-6601 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-origin exploitation.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6601?

To fix CVE-2024-6601, upgrade to Firefox version 128 or Thunderbird version 128, or apply the latest security updates provided by your distribution.

Q: Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-6601?

CVE-2024-6601 affects Firefox versions prior to 128 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 115.13.

Q: Which users are at risk from CVE-2024-6601?

Users running affected versions of Firefox or Thunderbird are at risk of CVE-2024-6601 due to a race condition that could permit unauthorized access.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6601 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-6601 is exploitable remotely, making it particularly concerning for users of affected software.

Published Jul 9, 2024

Updated

A race condition could lead to a cross-origin container obtaining permissions of the top-level origin.

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available

redhat/firefox<115.13

115.13

redhat/thunderbird<115.13

115.13

Mozilla Thunderbird<128

128

Mozilla Firefox<128.0

Mozilla Thunderbird<128.0

debian/firefox

159.0-1

debian/firefox-esr

140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1

debian/thunderbird

1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u21:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1

Mozilla Firefox<128

128

Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.13

115.13

Mozilla Thunderbird<115.13

115.13

debian/firefox-esr<115.13.0esr-1~deb12u1

115.13.0esr-1~deb12u1

debian/firefox-esr<115.13.0esr-1

115.13.0esr-1

debian/firefox-esr<115.13.0esr-1

115.13.0esr-1

debian/thunderbird<1:115.13.0-1~deb12u1

1:115.13.0-1~deb12u1

debian/thunderbird<1:115.13.0-1

1:115.13.0-1

debian/thunderbird<1:115.13.0-1

1:115.13.0-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade redhat/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13
Upgrade
Upgrade redhat/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13
Upgrade
Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 128
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 159.0-1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to 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
Upgrade debian/thunderbird to 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
Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 128
Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13.0esr-1~deb12u1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13.0esr-1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1:115.13.0-1~deb12u1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1:115.13.0-1
Upgrade
Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 128
Upgrade
Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13
Upgrade
Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 128
Upgrade
Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 115.13

Event History

Jul 9, 2024

CVE Published

via Mozilla·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Mozilla·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:25 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:25 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Data Sourced

via OSV·03:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6601?

CVE-2024-6601 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-origin exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6601?

To fix CVE-2024-6601, upgrade to Firefox version 128 or Thunderbird version 128, or apply the latest security updates provided by your distribution.

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-6601?

CVE-2024-6601 affects Firefox versions prior to 128 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 115.13.

Which users are at risk from CVE-2024-6601?

Users running affected versions of Firefox or Thunderbird are at risk of CVE-2024-6601 due to a race condition that could permit unauthorized access.

Is CVE-2024-6601 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-6601 is exploitable remotely, making it particularly concerning for users of affected software.

CVE-2024-6601: Race condition in permission assignment

Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Parent advisories

Peer vulnerabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6601?

How do I fix CVE-2024-6601?

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-6601?

Which users are at risk from CVE-2024-6601?

Is CVE-2024-6601 exploitable remotely?

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