Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 52.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 52.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5414?
CVE-2017-5414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 t...
How severe is CVE-2017-5414?
CVE-2017-5414 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5414?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.