Vulnerability Description
A double-free issue could have occurred in `sec_pkcs7_decoder_start_decrypt()` when handling an error path. Under specific conditions, the same symmetric key could have been freed twice, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133, Thunderbird < 133, Firefox ESR < 128.7, and Thunderbird < 128.7.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 128.7.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 128.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1899402Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-67/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-09/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2025-10/Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11704?
CVE-2024-11704 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A double-free issue could have occurred in `sec_pkcs7_decoder_start_decrypt()` when handling an error path. Under specific conditions, the same symmetric key could have been freed twice, potentially l...
How severe is CVE-2024-11704?
CVE-2024-11704 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11704?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.