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CVE-2022-46875

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .atloc and .ftploc files, which can run commands on a user's computer. <br>*Note: This issue only affected Mac OS operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 108, Firefox ESR < 102.6, and Thunderbird < 102.6.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
102.6
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
102.6
Mozilla Firefox<108
108
Mozilla Firefox<108.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
Apple macOS
All of
Any of
Mozilla Firefox<108.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
Apple macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-46875?

    CVE-2022-46875 is a vulnerability that allows the execution of commands on a user's computer when downloading .atloc and .ftploc files in Firefox and Thunderbird.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2022-46875?

    This vulnerability only affects Mac OS operating systems.

  • Which versions of Firefox and Thunderbird are affected by CVE-2022-46875?

    Firefox versions below 108 and Firefox ESR versions below 102.6 are affected. Thunderbird versions below 102.6 are also affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46875?

    The severity of CVE-2022-46875 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-46875?

    Upgrade to Firefox version 108 or higher, Firefox ESR version 102.6 or higher, or Thunderbird version 102.6 or higher to mitigate this vulnerability.

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