Ubuntu update for thunderbird

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU100952

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11694

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented CSP.

The vulnerability exists due to Enhanced Tracking Protection's Strict mode allows a CSP frame-src bypass and DOM-based XSS through the Google SafeFrame shim in the Web Compatibility extension. A remote attacker can masquerade malicious frames as legitimate content.

Mitigation

Update the affected package thunderbird to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 22.04

thunderbird (Ubuntu package): before 1:115.18.0+build1-0ubuntu0.20.04.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:22.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:canonical:thunderbird_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7193-1

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.