USN-6717-1: 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-2024-0743, CVE-2024-2611, CVE-2024-2614) Hubert Kario discovered that Thunderbird had a timing side-channel when performing RSA decryption. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to recover sensitive information. (CVE-2023-5388) Gary Kwong discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly updated return registers for JIT code on Armv7-A systems. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-2607) Ronald Crane discovered that Thunderbird did not properly manage memory during character encoding. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-2608) Georg Felber and Marco Squarcina discovered that Thunderbird incorrectly handled html and body tags. An attacker who was able to inject markup into a page otherwise protected by a Content Security Policy may have been able obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2024-2610) Ronald Crane discovered a use-after-free in Thunderbird when handling code in SafeRefPtr. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-2612) Ryan VanderMeulen and Dan Minor discovered that Thunderbird did not properly manage memory conditions in ICU. An attacker could potentially exploit this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2024-2616)
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 1:115.9.0+build1-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.9.0+build1-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:115.9.0+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6717-1?
USN-6717-1 addresses multiple important security vulnerabilities identified in Thunderbird that could lead to denial of service or information leakage.
How do I fix USN-6717-1?
To fix USN-6717-1, you should update Thunderbird to the latest version provided by your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6717-1?
USN-6717-1 affects Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10 that include the specified vulnerable Thunderbird packages.
What vulnerabilities are included in USN-6717-1?
USN-6717-1 includes fixes for vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-2610, CVE-2024-2608, and CVE-2024-2612.
Is it necessary to update immediately for USN-6717-1?
Yes, it is recommended to update promptly to mitigate potential security risks associated with USN-6717-1.