Vulnerability Description
A null pointer dereference may have inadvertently occurred in `pk12util`, and specifically in the `SEC_ASN1DecodeItem_Util` function, when handling malformed or improperly formatted input files. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 133 and Thunderbird < 133.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 133.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 133.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1923767Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-63/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-67/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-11706?
CVE-2024-11706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A null pointer dereference may have inadvertently occurred in `pk12util`, and specifically in the `SEC_ASN1DecodeItem_Util` function, when handling malformed or improperly formatted input files. This ...
How severe is CVE-2024-11706?
CVE-2024-11706 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-11706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.