A thunderbird security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 9 LTS to address a use-after-free was found in Thunderbird, which could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code.
DLA 2449-1: thunderbird security update
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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2449-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Emilio Pozuelo Monfort
November 13, 2020 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : thunderbird
Version : 1:78.4.2-1~deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-26950
A use-after-free was found in Thunderbird, which could potentially result
in the execution of arbitrary code.
For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1:78.4.2-1~deb9u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your thunderbird packages.
For the detailed security status of thunderbird please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/thunderbird
Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS