MFSA2021-42: Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 78.14

Reference Links

• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-42/ (Advisory)

Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2021-38492
• CVE-2021-38493

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of MFSA2021-42?

  The severity of MFSA2021-42 is rated as high, indicating a significant risk to users.

• How do I fix MFSA2021-42?

  To fix MFSA2021-42, users should update Thunderbird to version 78.14 or later.

• What vulnerabilities are addressed in MFSA2021-42?

  MFSA2021-42 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities including memory safety issues.

• Which versions of Thunderbird are affected by MFSA2021-42?

  All versions of Thunderbird prior to 78.14 are affected by MFSA2021-42.

• Is it necessary to update if I am using Thunderbird 78.14?

  If you are using Thunderbird 78.14, it is not necessary to update further for the vulnerabilities fixed in MFSA2021-42.