openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1 Security update for MozillaThunderbird

Not scored Published

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending malicious HTML emails to Thunderbird users, requiring the victim to view the message.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1?

openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1 is a vulnerability in MozillaThunderbird, published on 10 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This update for Mozilla Thunderbird to version 45.4.0 fixes the following issues:

  • When using Thunderbird in a browser like context, for rendering HTML e-mail or feeds, it may be affected by vulnerabilities also fixed in Firefox ESR 45.4. (MFSA 2016-86, boo#999701)

The following bugs were fixed in this release:

  • Display name was truncated if no separating space before email address
  • Recipient addresses were shown in wrong color in some circumstances
  • Additional spaces were inserted when drafts were edited.
  • Mail saved as template copied In-Reply-To and References from original email.
  • Threading broken when editing message draft, due to loss of Message-ID
  • 'Apply columns to…' did not honor special folders

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1?

Linux distribution packages (1)
MozillaThunderbird SUSE:Package Hub 12All versions45.4.0-12.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2016:2485-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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