ID:6127 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird - CVE-2019-11703

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6127 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird - CVE-2019-11703

ID:6127 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Mozilla Thunderbird - CVE-2019-11703

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU18797
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11703
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Thunderbird

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the iCal implementation in parser_get_next_char function in icalparser.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.