CVE-2024-2616: Low severity thunderbird vulnerability
Last updated 28 February 2025
Other sources
To harden ICU against exploitation, the behavior for out-of-memory conditions was changed to crash instead of attempt to continue.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2616?
CVE-2024-2616 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2616?
To remediate CVE-2024-2616, upgrade Firefox ESR or Thunderbird to at least version 115.14.0 or apply the latest security patches from your distribution.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-2616?
CVE-2024-2616 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Thunderbird, and their respective packages in various Linux distributions prior to the specified versions.
What changes were made in response to CVE-2024-2616?
In response to CVE-2024-2616, the handling of out-of-memory conditions in ICU was modified to crash instead of attempting to continue.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2616?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-2616; the best course of action is to update to the latest versions of the affected software.