openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1 Security update for seamonkey

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An attacker can execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges by exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in the SeaMonkey browser, requiring user interaction.

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-2024:0026-1?

openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1 is a vulnerability in seamonkey, published on 19 Jan 2024. 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 seamonkey fixes the following issues:

Update to 2.53.18.1:

  • Update the NSS library to the latest esr 115 version for the final 2.53.18.1 release.
  • SeaMonkey 2.53.18.1 uses the same backend as Firefox and contains the relevant Firefox 60.8 security fixes.
  • SeaMonkey 2.53.18.1 shares most parts of the mail and news code with Thunderbird. Please read the Thunderbird 60.8.0 release notes for specific security fixes in this release.
  • Additional important security fixes up to Current Firefox 115.7 and Thunderbird 115.7 ESR plus many enhancements have been backported. We will continue to enhance SeaMonkey security in subsequent 2.53.x beta and release versions as fast as we are able to.

Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1?

Linux distribution packages (2)
seamonkey SUSE:Package Hub 15 SP5All versions2.53.18.1-bp155.2.15.1
seamonkey openSUSE:Leap 15.5All versions2.53.18.1-bp155.2.15.1

How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2024:0026-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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