CVE-2024-7518: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2024
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Updated

Last updated 21 August 2024

Other sources

Select options could obscure the fullscreen notification dialog. This could be used by a malicious site to perform a spoofing attack.

Mozilla

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.1
128.1
Mozilla Firefox<129
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.1
Mozilla Firefox<129
129
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.1
128.1

Event History

Aug 6, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:17 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7518?

CVE-2024-7518 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for spoofing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7518?

To fix CVE-2024-7518, update your Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to version 129 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7518?

CVE-2024-7518 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions prior to 129 and Thunderbird versions prior to 129.

4

Can CVE-2024-7518 lead to a security breach?

Yes, CVE-2024-7518 can potentially be exploited to perform spoofing attacks, leading to security breaches.

5

Is CVE-2024-7518 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-7518 is considered a remote vulnerability since it can be exploited by malicious sites.

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