A malicious IMAP server can trigger use-after-free and heap-memory disclosure by sending a crafted ID response. Heap contents can ultimately be persisted to prefs.js. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 155, Thunderbird 140.15, and Thunderbird 153.2.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
Vulnerable Products 3
| Configuration | From (including) | Up to (excluding) |
|---|---|---|
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Mozilla Thunderbird
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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— |
140.15.0
|
|
Mozilla Thunderbird
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
141.0
|
153.2.0
|
|
Mozilla Thunderbird
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
|
154.0
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155.0
|