CVE-2024-4767

Mozilla: IndexedDB files retained in private browsing mode

Published May 14, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3815-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3817-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5691-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5693-1 thunderbird security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-44362 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6779-1 Firefox vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6782-1 Thunderbird vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Debian
Debian debian Linux
Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla thunderbird
Weaknesses CWE-459
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Debian
Debian debian Linux
Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla thunderbird
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-359
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-212

    Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer

  • CWE-359

    Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-459

    Incomplete Cleanup

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Mar 28, 2025, 7:24 PM
Reserved
May 10, 2024, 5:37 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 14, 2024, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 14, 2024, 12:00 AM