CVE-2024-7519: Critical severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2024
·
Updated

Insufficient checks when processing graphics shared memory could have led to memory corruption. This could be leveraged by an attacker to perform a sandbox escape.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.3-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird<=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1, <=1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.2.0esr-11:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.14
115.14
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.1
128.1
Mozilla Firefox<129.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.14.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR=128.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.14.0
Mozilla Thunderbird=128.0.1
Mozilla Firefox<129
129
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.1
128.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.14
115.14

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7519?

CVE-2024-7519 has a severity rating that could allow attackers to exploit memory corruption leading to a potential sandbox escape.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7519?

To fix CVE-2024-7519, update to the latest versions of affected products including Firefox ESR and Thunderbird, specifically versions higher than 128.1.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-7519?

CVE-2024-7519 affects Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions lower than 129.0 and 115.14 respectively.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7519?

CVE-2024-7519 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability involving insufficient checks when processing graphics shared memory.

5

Can CVE-2024-7519 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-7519 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can leverage the affected software's functionality to perform a sandbox escape.

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