CVE-2023-29541 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

Firefox did not properly handle downloads of files ending in <code>.desktop</code>, which can be interpreted to run attacker-controlled commands. <br>*This bug only affects Firefox for Linux on certain Distributions. Other operating systems are unaffected, and Mozilla is unable to enumerate all affected Linux Distributions.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 112, Focus for Android < 112, Firefox ESR < 102.10, Firefox for Android < 112, and Thunderbird < 102.10.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 112.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.10
Mozilla	Focus	< 112.0
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-116

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1810191Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-15/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1810191Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-13/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-14/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-15/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-29541?

CVE-2023-29541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Firefox did not properly handle downloads of files ending in <code>.desktop</code>, which can be interpreted to run attacker-controlled commands. <br>*This bug only affects Firefox for Linux on certai...

How severe is CVE-2023-29541?

CVE-2023-29541 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-2023-29541?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Focus, Mozilla Thunderbird.