CVE-2022-46874: Code Injection

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

A file with a long filename could have had its filename truncated to remove the valid extension, leaving a malicious extension in its place. This could have potentially led to user confusion and the execution of malicious code.

Other sources

A file with a long filename could have had its filename truncated to remove the valid extension, leaving a malicious extension in its place. This could potentially led to user confusion and the execution of malicious code.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6.1
102.6.1
Mozilla Firefox<108.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
Mozilla Firefox<108
108
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
102.6

Event History

Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-46874?

CVE-2022-46874 is a vulnerability where a file with a long filename could have its filename truncated, potentially leading to user confusion and the execution of malicious code.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46874?

CVE-2022-46874 affects Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox ESR, Firefox, and other related products.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46874?

CVE-2022-46874 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can CVE-2022-46874 be exploited?

CVE-2022-46874 can be exploited by having a file with a long filename, which gets truncated and has a malicious extension added.

5

Are there any official references for CVE-2022-46874?

Yes, you can find official references for CVE-2022-46874 at the following links: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1746139), [Mozilla Security Advisory - MFS](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-54/), [Mozilla Security Advisory - MFS](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/)

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