USN-6669-1: Thunderbird vulnerabilities
Multiple security issues were discovered in Thunderbird. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted website in a browsing context, an attacker could potentially exploit these to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, cross-site tracing, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-0741, CVE-2024-0742, CVE-2024-0747, CVE-2024-0749, CVE-2024-0750, CVE-2024-0751, CVE-2024-0753, CVE-2024-0755, CVE-2024-1547, CVE-2024-1548, CVE-2024-1549, CVE-2024-1550, CVE-2024-1553, CVE-2024-1936) Cornel Ionce discovered that Thunderbird did not properly manage memory when opening the print preview dialog. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-0746) Alfred Peters discovered that Thunderbird did not properly manage memory when storing and re-accessing data on a networking channel. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-1546) Johan Carlsson discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly handled Set-Cookie response headers in multipart HTTP responses. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to inject arbitrary cookie values. (CVE-2024-1551) Gary Kwong discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly generated codes on 32-bit ARM devices, which could lead to unexpected numeric conversions or undefined behaviour. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-1552)
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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ubuntu/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.8.1+build1-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.8.1+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.8.1+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the security issues associated with USN-6669-1?
USN-6669-1 reports multiple vulnerabilities in Thunderbird that could lead to denial of service, exposure of sensitive information, and bypassing of security restrictions.
How do I mitigate the vulnerabilities outlined in USN-6669-1?
To mitigate the vulnerabilities in USN-6669-1, users should upgrade to the latest version of Thunderbird as specified in the advisory.
What versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6669-1?
USN-6669-1 affects Thunderbird on Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10.
Is it safe to continue using an outdated version of Thunderbird after USN-6669-1?
Using an outdated version of Thunderbird after USN-6669-1 is not safe as it exposes users to potential risks from the identified vulnerabilities.
What should I do if I experience issues after updating Thunderbird related to USN-6669-1?
If issues arise post-update related to USN-6669-1, users should seek assistance from the appropriate support channels for troubleshooting.