Vulnerability identifier: #VU17703
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-451
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 conduct spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a flaw during verification of certain S/MIME signatures causes emails can be shown in Thunderbird as having a valid digital signature, even if the shown message contents aren't covered by the signature. A remote attacker can reuse a valid S/MIME signature to craft an email message with arbitrary content.
Mitigation
Update to version 60.5.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Thunderbird: 60.0 - 60.5
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-06/
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.