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CVE-2009-3274

First published: Mon Sep 21 2009(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox 3.6a1, 3.5.3, 3.5.2, and earlier 3.5.x versions, and 3.0.14 and earlier 2.x and 3.x versions, on Linux uses a predictable /tmp pathname for files selected from the Downloads window, which allows local users to replace an arbitrary downloaded file by placing a file in a /tmp location before the download occurs, related to the Download Manager component. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox=2.0
Firefox=2.0.0.1
Firefox=2.0.0.2
Firefox=2.0.0.3
Firefox=2.0.0.4
Firefox=2.0.0.5
Firefox=2.0.0.6
Firefox=2.0.0.7
Firefox=2.0.0.8
Firefox=2.0.0.9
Firefox=2.0.0.10
Firefox=2.0.0.11
Firefox=2.0.0.12
Firefox=2.0.0.13
Firefox=2.0.0.14
Firefox=2.0.0.15
Firefox=2.0.0.16
Firefox=2.0.0.17
Firefox=2.0.0.18
Firefox=2.0.0.19
Firefox=2.0.0.20
Firefox=3.0
Firefox=3.0.1
Firefox=3.0.2
Firefox=3.0.3
Firefox=3.0.4
Firefox=3.0.5
Firefox=3.0.6
Firefox=3.0.7
Firefox=3.0.8
Firefox=3.0.9
Firefox=3.0.10
Firefox=3.0.11
Firefox=3.0.12
Firefox=3.0.13
Firefox=3.0.14
Firefox=3.5
Firefox=3.5.1
Firefox=3.5.2
Firefox=3.5.3
Firefox=3.6-a1
Linux Kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3274?

    CVE-2009-3274 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3274?

    To fix CVE-2009-3274, update your Mozilla Firefox to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-3274?

    Users of Mozilla Firefox versions 3.6a1, 3.5.3, 3.0.14, and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2009-3274.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3274?

    CVE-2009-3274 is a local file overwrite vulnerability affecting certain versions of Mozilla Firefox.

  • Can CVE-2009-3274 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2009-3274 can only be exploited by local users with access to the filesystem where the vulnerable software is installed.

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