CVE-2024-6604: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 128, Firefox ESR 115.13, Thunderbird 128, and Thunderbird 115.13

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 127, Firefox ESR 115.12, and Thunderbird 115.12. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.

— Mozilla

Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 127, Firefox ESR 115.12, Thunderbird 127, and Thunderbird 115.12. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.

— Mozilla

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<128
128
redhat/firefox<115.13
115.13
redhat/thunderbird<115.13
115.13
Mozilla Firefox<115.13
Mozilla Firefox<126.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.13
Mozilla Thunderbird>=116.0<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.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.13
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.13
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 159.0-1
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.13
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.13.0esr-1~deb12u1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.13.0esr-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.13.0-1~deb12u1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.13.0-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird ESR 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
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6604?

CVE-2024-6604 is classified as a memory safety bug that may allow for memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6604?

To fix CVE-2024-6604, update Firefox and Thunderbird to version 115.13 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6604?

CVE-2024-6604 affects Firefox 127, Firefox ESR 115.12, and Thunderbird 115.12.

4

Can CVE-2024-6604 be exploited?

While CVE-2024-6604 shows evidence of memory corruption, it is presumed that it could potentially be exploited with sufficient effort.

5

What versions are safe from CVE-2024-6604?

Versions 115.13 and above for Firefox and Thunderbird, and 115.14.0esr for Firefox ESR are safe from CVE-2024-6604.

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