medium
4.7
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2024-6601: Race Condition

First published: Tue Jul 09 2024(Updated: )

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

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/firefox<115.13
115.13
redhat/thunderbird<115.13
115.13
Mozilla Thunderbird<128
128
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.13
115.13
Mozilla Firefox<128
128
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.13
115.13
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1
115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.0esr-2
128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird<=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1<=1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1

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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.

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