SB2023033002 - Slackware Linux update for mozilla-thunderbird

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2023033002

SB2023033002 - Slackware Linux update for mozilla-thunderbird

Published: March 30, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023033002
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28427)

CWE-ID: CWE-1321 - Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (\'Prototype Pollution\')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a prototype pollution issue in Matrix SDK. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input with events containing special strings in key locations and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References