🛡️ CVE-2024-4767 — debian-linux
Description
If the browser.privatebrowsing.autostart preference is enabled, IndexedDB files were not properly deleted when the window was closed. This preference is disabled by default in Firefox. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 126, Firefox ESR < 115.11, and Thunderbird < 115.11.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs no privileges on the target. A user must be tricked into taking some action. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality low, integrity none, availability none.
Weakness class
CVE-2024-4767 is classified as CWE-459: Incomplete Cleanup. Temporary state is not fully removed after use, leaving data or resources behind.
Affected software
CVE-2024-4767 is recorded against 3 packages.
- debian-linux
- firefox (fixed in 126.0)
- thunderbird (fixed in 115.11.0)
Timeline and source
Published on 14 May 2024 and last revised on 17 June 2026. A public exploit is known to exist, which raises the urgency of patching considerably. Record sourced from NVD.
References
bugzilla.mozilla.org
lists.debian.org
lists.debian.org
www.mozilla.org
www.mozilla.org
www.mozilla.org
bugzilla.mozilla.org
lists.debian.org
lists.debian.org
www.mozilla.org
www.mozilla.org
www.mozilla.org
CVE-2024-4767 on other distributions
Each distribution ships its own build and its own fixed version. Pick the one you run:
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian-linux | — | — |
| firefox | — | 126.0 |
| thunderbird | — | 115.11.0 |
References
Similar Threats
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Exploit Protection
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