Vulnerability Description
A file with a long filename could have had its filename truncated to remove the valid extension, leaving a malicious extension in its place. This could potentially led to user confusion and the execution of malicious code.<br/>*Note*: This issue was originally included in the advisories for Thunderbird 102.6, but a patch (specific to Thunderbird) was omitted, resulting in it actually being fixed in Thunderbird 102.6.1. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 108, Thunderbird < 102.6.1, Thunderbird < 102.6, and Firefox ESR < 102.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 108.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 102.6 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 102.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1746139Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-06
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-13
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-51/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-54/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1746139Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-06
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-13
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-51/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-54/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-46874?
CVE-2022-46874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A file with a long filename could have had its filename truncated to remove the valid extension, leaving a malicious extension in its place. This could potentially led to user confusion and the execut...
How severe is CVE-2022-46874?
CVE-2022-46874 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-46874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.