CVE-2024-3854: High severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2024
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Updated

In some code patterns the JIT incorrectly optimized switch statements and generated code with out-of-bounds-reads.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<115.10
115.10
redhat/thunderbird<115.10
115.10
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.10
115.10
Mozilla Firefox<125
125
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.10
115.10
Mozilla Firefox<115.10
Mozilla Firefox<125.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.10
debian/firefox
138.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.9.0esr-1~deb11u1128.8.0esr-1~deb12u1128.10.0esr-1~deb12u1128.9.0esr-2128.10.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb11u11:128.8.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.10.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.9.0esr-11:128.10.0esr-1

Event History

Apr 16, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:33 AM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3854?

CVE-2024-3854 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for causing out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3854?

To fix CVE-2024-3854, users should update to the latest version of affected software such as Firefox, Thunderbird, or Firefox ESR, depending on their distribution.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3854?

CVE-2024-3854 affects Firefox and Thunderbird versions earlier than 115.10, as well as Firefox ESR versions earlier than 115.10.

4

What products are impacted by CVE-2024-3854?

CVE-2024-3854 impacts Mozilla's Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird across various Linux distributions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-3854?

Currently, the best approach for mitigating CVE-2024-3854 is to upgrade to a patched version of the affected software.

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