CWE
427
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2022-36314

First published: Tue Jul 26 2022(Updated: )

When opening a Windows shortcut from the local filesystem, an attacker could supply a remote path that would lead to unexpected network requests from the operating system.This bug only affects Firefox for Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thunderbird<102.1
102.1
Firefox<103
103
Firefox ESR<102.1
102.1
Firefox<103.0
Firefox ESR<102.1
Thunderbird<102.1
Microsoft Windows Operating System
All of
Any of
Firefox<103.0
Firefox ESR<102.1
Thunderbird<102.1
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-36314?

    CVE-2022-36314 has a moderate severity rating, as it may lead to unexpected network requests from the operating system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-36314?

    To fix CVE-2022-36314, users should upgrade to Firefox version 103 or Firefox ESR version 102.1 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2022-36314?

    CVE-2022-36314 affects Firefox and Firefox ESR for Windows, as well as Thunderbird versions prior to 102.1.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2022-36314 allow?

    CVE-2022-36314 allows attackers to create a Windows shortcut with a remote path, resulting in unintended network requests.

  • Is CVE-2022-36314 applicable to operating systems other than Windows?

    No, CVE-2022-36314 only affects Firefox and Firefox ESR on Windows systems, with no impact on other operating systems.

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