Thunderbird’s New Security Patch: Saving Your Credentials from Sneaky URL Shenanigans!
Thunderbird ESR 128.9.2 has patched vulnerabilities that could lead to hashed Windows credential leakage and /tmp directory peeping. The fixes ensure your emails stay private, so no more uninvited guests rummaging through your digital sock drawer. Stay updated, stay safe, and keep those sensitive files under wraps!
Hot Take:
Thunderbird, the bird that’s supposed to fly high, is crashing into security windows! Who knew emails could leak more than just gossip?
Key Points:
- High-impact security vulnerabilities were fixed in Thunderbird version 128.9.2.
- CVE-2025-3522 involves potential leakage of hashed Windows credentials via crafty attachments.
- CVE-2025-2830 allows for a sneaky peek into the /tmp directory, exposing private files.
- Both vulnerabilities were reported by the ever-vigilant Dario Weißer.
- The fixes aim to patch Thunderbird’s fly-by-night security gaps.
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