On Windows systems, the logger run by the Windows updater deletes the file "update.log" before it runs in order to write a new log of that name. The path to this file is supplied at the command line to the updater and could be used in concert with another local exploit to delete a different file named "update.log" instead of the one intended. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1234401 | Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1234401 | Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 03:32
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1234401 - Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ - Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 2018-06-11 21:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:32
NVD link : CVE-2017-7796
Mitre link : CVE-2017-7796
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-7796
JSON object : View
Products Affected
mozilla
- firefox
microsoft
- windows
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation