#VU13556 Memory leak in Mozilla Thunderbird


Published: 2018-07-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13556

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12374

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Thunderbird
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to plaintext of decrypted emails can leak through. A remote attacker can submit an embedded form by press enter key within a text input field, submit an embedded form, trigger memory leak and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Update to version 59.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Thunderbird: 52.8


External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2018-18/


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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