CVE-2024-7525
First published: Tue Aug 06 2024(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.
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/firefox | 131.0.3-1 | |
| debian/firefox-esr | 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1 115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1 128.3.1esr-2 | |
| debian/thunderbird | <=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1<=1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1 | 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.2.0esr-1 1:128.3.0esr-1 |
| Thunderbird | <115.14 | 115.14 |
| Thunderbird | <128.1 | 128.1 |
| Firefox | <129.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <115.14.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | =128.0 | |
| Thunderbird | <115.14.0 | |
| Thunderbird | =128.0.1 | |
| Firefox | <129 | 129 |
| Firefox ESR | <115.14 | 115.14 |
| Firefox ESR | <128.1 | 128.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1909298
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-34/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-35/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-37/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-38/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-34/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-38/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-33/#CVE-2024-7525
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-34/#CVE-2024-7525
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-38/#CVE-2024-7525
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-7525
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-7525
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7525
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-7525
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-7525
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-7525?
CVE-2024-7525 affects Firefox versions earlier than 129.
What software is impacted by CVE-2024-7525?
CVE-2024-7525 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird prior to specified fixed versions.
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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