Vulnerability Description
When downloading an HTML file, if the title of the page was formatted as a filename with a malicious extension, Firefox may have saved the file with that extension, leading to possible system compromise if the downloaded file was later ran. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 107.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1793551Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1793551Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1793551Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-45415?
CVE-2022-45415 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). When downloading an HTML file, if the title of the page was formatted as a filename with a malicious extension, Firefox may have saved the file with that extension, leading to possible system compromi...
How severe is CVE-2022-45415?
CVE-2022-45415 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-45415?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.