CVE-2017-5409

The Mozilla Windows updater can be called by a non-privileged user to delete an arbitrary local file by passing a special path to the callback parameter through the Mozilla Maintenance Service, which has privileged access. Note: This attack requires local system access and only affects Windows. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 45.8 and Firefox < 52.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

AND
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2018-06-11 21:29

Updated : 2024-02-28 16:25


NVD link : CVE-2017-5409

Mitre link : CVE-2017-5409

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-5409


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Products Affected

mozilla

  • firefox
  • firefox_esr

microsoft

  • windows
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management