Vulnerability identifier: #VU78541
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/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 perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of the Text Direction Override Unicode Character in filenames. A remote attacker can show a potentially dangerous email attachment as a document file.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mozilla Thunderbird: 115.0, 102.0 - 102.13.0
External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-27/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-28/
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.