CVE-2025-2830: Information Disclosure of /tmp directory listing

Published Apr 15, 2025
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Updated

By crafting a malformed file name for an attachment in a multipart message, an attacker can trick Thunderbird into including a directory listing of /tmp when the message is forwarded or edited as a new message. This vulnerability could allow attackers to disclose sensitive information from the victim's system. This vulnerability is not limited to Linux; similar behavior has been observed on Windows as well.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<137.0.2, <128.9.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<137.0.2
137.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9.2
128.9.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.9.2
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<137.0.2

Event History

Apr 15, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2830?

CVE-2025-2830 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2830?

To mitigate CVE-2025-2830, update Thunderbird to version 137.0.3 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-2830 affect?

CVE-2025-2830 affects Mozilla Thunderbird versions 137.0.2 and earlier as well as 128.9.2 and earlier.

4

How does CVE-2025-2830 work?

CVE-2025-2830 allows attackers to include a directory listing of the /tmp directory by crafting malformed file names in attachments.

5

Can CVE-2025-2830 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-2830 can be exploited remotely through manipulated multipart messages.

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