First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )
The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory when instantiated. On some operating systems, this can lead to information disclosure, such as the operating system or the local account name.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Firefox | <52 | 52 |
Thunderbird | <52 | 52 |
Firefox | <52.0 | |
Thunderbird | <52.0 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
The severity of CVE-2017-5414 is classified as moderate, as it may lead to information disclosure.
To fix CVE-2017-5414, update Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to version 52.0 or later.
CVE-2017-5414 affects Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 52.0.
The impact of CVE-2017-5414 includes potential disclosure of sensitive information like the operating system and local account names.
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-5414; the best course of action is to apply the security update.