CVE-2023-29539: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 11, 2023
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

When handling the filename directive in the Content-Disposition header, the filename would be truncated if the filename contained a NULL character. This could have led to reflected file download attacks potentially tricking users to install malware.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
131.0-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.0esr-1~deb11u2115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.0esr-1~deb12u1115.15.0esr-1128.3.0esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:115.15.0-1~deb11u11:115.12.0-1~deb12u11:115.15.0-1~deb12u11:128.2.0esr-11:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.10
102.10
Mozilla Firefox<112.0
Mozilla Firefox Android<112.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.10
Mozilla Focus Android<112.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.10
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.10
102.10
Mozilla Firefox<112
112
All of the following
Mozilla Firefox=112
Google Android
All of the following
Mozilla Focus=112
Google Android

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
05:15 PM
Description
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:18 AM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:41 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29539?

CVE-2023-29539 is a vulnerability that affects Firefox and Thunderbird, allowing for reflected file download attacks potentially tricking users to install malware.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29539?

Firefox versions less than 112, Thunderbird versions less than 102.10, and some Ubuntu and Debian packages are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29539?

CVE-2023-29539 has a severity level of medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29539?

To fix CVE-2023-29539, update your Firefox or Thunderbird to version 112 or higher, and update any affected Ubuntu or Debian packages to the recommended versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29539?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29539 on the Mozilla website and the Bugzilla page.

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