CVE-2024-5700: High severity thunderbird vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 126, Firefox ESR 115.11, and Thunderbird 115.11. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.
— Mozilla
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5700?
CVE-2024-5700 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5700?
To fix CVE-2024-5700, update affected software to versions 115.12 for Firefox ESR and Thunderbird, or to versions 127 and above for Firefox.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-5700?
CVE-2024-5700 affects Firefox 126, Firefox ESR 115.11, and Thunderbird 115.11.
What types of bugs are involved in CVE-2024-5700?
CVE-2024-5700 involves memory safety bugs that can lead to memory corruption.
Is there evidence of exploitation for CVE-2024-5700?
Yes, there is evidence that some of the memory safety bugs in CVE-2024-5700 could potentially be exploited to run arbitrary code.