Vulnerability Description
The "export" function in the Certificate Viewer can force local filesystem navigation when the "common name" in a certificate contains slashes, allowing certificate content to be saved in unsafe locations with an arbitrary filename. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 51.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1017616Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95763Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037693Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1017616Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-01/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5381?
CVE-2017-5381 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The "export" function in the Certificate Viewer can force local filesystem navigation when the "common name" in a certificate contains slashes, allowing certificate content to be saved in unsafe locat...
How severe is CVE-2017-5381?
CVE-2017-5381 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5381?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.