CVE-2024-6606: Out-of-bounds read in clipboard component

Published Jul 9, 2024
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Updated

Clipboard code failed to check the index on an array access. This could have lead to an out-of-bounds read. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 128 and Thunderbird < 128.

Other sources

Clipboard code failed to check the index on an array access. This could have led to an out-of-bounds read.

Mozilla

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Thunderbird<128
128
Mozilla Firefox<128
128
Mozilla Firefox<128.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 131.0.2-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128

Event History

Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
WeaknessAffected Software
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6606?

CVE-2024-6606 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for out-of-bounds read access affecting Firefox and Thunderbird.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6606?

To mitigate CVE-2024-6606, users should update Firefox and Thunderbird to versions 128 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6606?

CVE-2024-6606 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 128 and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 128.

4

What vulnerabilities are similar to CVE-2024-6606?

Similar vulnerabilities to CVE-2024-6606 may involve out-of-bounds access issues in software applications.

5

When was CVE-2024-6606 disclosed?

CVE-2024-6606 was disclosed in 2024 and affects previous versions of popular Mozilla software.

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