SB2021011009 - Input validation error in thunderbird (Alpine package)
Published: January 10, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021011009
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26973)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within CSS Sanitizer. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, and bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.