Slackware Linux update for mozilla-thunderbird



Published: 2022-02-18
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-0566
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Mozilla Thunderbird
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor Mozilla

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU60628

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0566

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing email messages. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email to the victim, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package mozilla-thunderbird.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Thunderbird: 91.0 - 91.6.0

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.367618


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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