CVE-2024-2616
LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2024-2616 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. To harden ICU against exploitation, the behavior for out-of-memory conditions was changed to crash instead of attempt to continue. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.9 and Thunderbird < 115.9.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
To harden ICU against exploitation, the behavior for out-of-memory conditions was changed to crash instead of attempt to continue. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.9 and Thunderbird < 115.9.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 115.9.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 115.9.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1846197Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1846197Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/03/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-2616?
To harden ICU against exploitation, the behavior for out-of-memory conditions was changed to crash instead of attempt to continue. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 115.9 and Thunderbird < 115.9.
How severe is CVE-2024-2616?
CVE-2024-2616 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2616?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-2616?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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