CVE-2024-7525: Critical severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Aug 6, 2024
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Updated

It was possible for a web extension with minimal permissions to create a StreamFilter which could be used to read and modify the response body of requests on any site. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 129, Firefox ESR < 115.14, Firefox ESR < 128.1, Thunderbird < 128.1, and Thunderbird < 115.14.

Other sources

It was possible for a web extension with minimal permissions to create a StreamFilter which could be used to read and modify the response body of requests on any site.

Mozilla

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<115.14
115.14
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7525?

CVE-2024-7525 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on data integrity and confidentiality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7525?

To address CVE-2024-7525, update to Firefox versions 129 or later, Firefox ESR 128.1 or later, or Thunderbird 128.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-7525?

CVE-2024-7525 affects Firefox versions earlier than 129.

4

What software is impacted by CVE-2024-7525?

CVE-2024-7525 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird prior to specified fixed versions.

5

Can a web extension exploit CVE-2024-7525?

Yes, a web extension with minimal permissions can exploit CVE-2024-7525 to intercept and modify HTTP response bodies.

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