CVE-2025-0239: Alt-Svc ALPN validation failure when redirected

Published Jan 7, 2025
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Updated

Last updated 9 January 2025

Other sources

When using Alt-Svc, ALPN did not properly validate certificates when the original server is redirecting to an insecure site.

Mozilla

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/firefox
134.0-1
debian/firefox-esr<=115.14.0esr-1~deb11u1, <=128.5.0esr-1~deb11u1, <=128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1, <=128.5.0esr-1
128.6.0esr-1~deb12u1128.6.0esr-1
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.6
128.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<134
134
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.6
128.6
Mozilla Firefox<134
134
Mozilla Firefox<128.6.0
Mozilla Firefox<134.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.6.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=129.0<134.0

Event History

Jan 7, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Affected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0239?

CVE-2025-0239 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on certificate validation during insecure redirects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0239?

To fix CVE-2025-0239, update your Firefox or Thunderbird application to the latest version available, specifically version 134 or 128.6 for Firefox ESR.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-0239?

CVE-2025-0239 affects Firefox versions prior to 134 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 128.6.

4

Is Thunderbird affected by CVE-2025-0239?

Yes, Thunderbird versions prior to 134 and 128.6 are affected by CVE-2025-0239.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0239?

CVE-2025-0239 is a security vulnerability related to improper certificate validation in Alt-Svc and ALPN.

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