CVE-2022-34482
First published: Tue Jun 28 2022(Updated: )
An attacker who could have convinced a user to drag and drop an image to a filesystem could have manipulated the resulting filename to contain an executable extension, and by extension potentially tricked the user into executing malicious code. While very similar, this is a separate issue from CVE-2022-34483.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <102 | 102 |
| Firefox | <102.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-34482?
CVE-2022-34482 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34482?
To fix CVE-2022-34482, update your Mozilla Firefox to version 102.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-34482?
CVE-2022-34482 affects users of Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 102.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-34482?
CVE-2022-34482 is a drag-and-drop file handling vulnerability.
Can CVE-2022-34482 lead to code execution?
Yes, CVE-2022-34482 can potentially lead to unexpected code execution if exploited.
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