CVE-2017-5414

Description

The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory when instantiated. On some operating systems, this can lead to information disclosure, such as the operating system or the local account name. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org Vendor Advisory mozilla.org
Affected: Mozilla Firefox
Affected: Mozilla Thunderbird
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370 vendor advisory issue tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/ vendor advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/ vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5414?
CVE-2017-5414 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5414?
To fix CVE-2017-5414, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5414 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5414 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5414?
CVE-2017-5414 affects Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.
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