Thunderbird unprotects a secret OpenPGP key prior to using it for a decryption, signing or key import task. If the task runs into a failure, the secret key may remain in memory in its unprotected state. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78.8.1.
References
Link | Resource |
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1673239 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-17/ | Release Notes Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Information
Published : 2021-06-24 07:15
Updated : 2021-06-25 13:12
NVD link : CVE-2021-29950
Mitre link : CVE-2021-29950
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-312
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Products Affected
mozilla
- thunderbird