CVE-2024-5688: Use After Free

Published Jun 11, 2024
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Updated

If a garbage collection was triggered at the right time, a use-after-free could have occurred during object transplant.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<115.12
115.12
redhat/thunderbird<115.12
115.12
debian/firefox
131.0.3-1
debian/firefox-esr
115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1128.3.1esr-2
debian/thunderbird
1:115.12.0-1~deb11u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u11:115.12.0-1~deb12u11:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u11:128.2.0esr-11:128.3.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.12
115.12
Mozilla Firefox<127
127
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.12
115.12
Mozilla Firefox<115.12
Mozilla Firefox<127.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 131.0.3-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 128.3.1esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 115.14.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 128.3.1esr-2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb11u1Fixed in 1:115.12.0-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:128.2.0esr-1Fixed in 1:128.3.0esr-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 127
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 127
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.12

Event History

Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
Affected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:12 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5688?

CVE-2024-5688 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for a use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5688?

To fix CVE-2024-5688, users should update to Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird versions 115.12 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5688?

CVE-2024-5688 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Thunderbird, and versions of Firefox and Thunderbird up to 115.12.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5688?

CVE-2024-5688 is a use-after-free vulnerability that may arise during garbage collection processes.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-5688?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-5688 include crashes and possible arbitrary code execution.

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