CVE-2020-15658
First published: Tue Jul 28 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <78.1 | 78.1 |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <78.1 | 78.1 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <79 | 79 |
| Mozilla Firefox | <79.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <78.1 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <78.1 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.04 | |
| debian/firefox | 132.0.2-1 | |
| debian/thunderbird | 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1 1:128.4.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.4.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.4.2esr-1 1:128.4.3esr-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1637745
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-32/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-30/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-32/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-33/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00025.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4443-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-15658
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-32/#CVE-2020-15653
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-33/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-30/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-32/#CVE-2020-15658
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-33/#CVE-2020-15658
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-15658
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-15658
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15658
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-15658
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15658?
The severity of CVE-2020-15658 is low.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2020-15658?
Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 78.1, Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 78.1, and Mozilla Firefox versions up to 79 are affected by CVE-2020-15658.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-15658?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-15658 by cutting off the file ending at an earlier position during a file download, leading to a different file type being downloaded than shown in the dialog.
Is there a solution for CVE-2020-15658?
Yes, updating Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 78.1 or later, Mozilla Thunderbird to version 78.1 or later, and Mozilla Firefox to version 79 or later will fix CVE-2020-15658.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15658?
More information about CVE-2020-15658 can be found at the following references: [Mozilla Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1637745), [Mozilla Security Advisory](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-33/), [Mozilla Security Advisory](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2020-30/).
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