CVE-2024-8394
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2024-8394 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When aborting the verification of an OTR chat session, an attacker could have caused a use-after-free bug leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 128.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When aborting the verification of an OTR chat session, an attacker could have caused a use-after-free bug leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 128.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 128.2.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1895737Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-43/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8394?
When aborting the verification of an OTR chat session, an attacker could have caused a use-after-free bug leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 128.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-8394?
CVE-2024-8394 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8394?
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.
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