CVE-2024-9397: Medium severity Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2024
·
Updated

A missing delay in directory upload UI could have made it possible for an attacker to trick a user into granting permission via clickjacking.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0.2-2
debian/thunderbird<=1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1, <=1:115.15.0-1~deb11u1, <=1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1, <=1:115.15.0-1~deb12u1, <=1:128.2.0esr-1
1:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<131
131
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.3
128.3
Mozilla Firefox<131
131
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.3
128.3
Mozilla Firefox<131.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.3.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.3
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta2
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta3
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta4
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta5
Mozilla Thunderbird=129.0-beta6

Event History

Oct 1, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Oct 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 28, 56786
Event
via FIRST·03:54 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9397?

The severity of CVE-2024-9397 is considered moderate due to the potential for user password compromise through clickjacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9397?

To fix CVE-2024-9397, update Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox, or Firefox ESR to the latest versions as specified in the official advisories.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9397?

CVE-2024-9397 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 131, Firefox versions up to 131, and Firefox ESR versions up to 128.3.

4

What is clickjacking in relation to CVE-2024-9397?

Clickjacking is a technique that tricks users into clicking on something different from what they perceive, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

Can CVE-2024-9397 impact user privacy?

Yes, CVE-2024-9397 can impact user privacy by allowing attackers to trick users into granting permissions without their knowledge.

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