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CVE-2023-29545

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

Similar to CVE-2023-28163, this time when choosing 'Save Link As', suggested filenames containing environment variable names would have resolved those in the context of the current user. *This bug only affects Firefox and Thunderbird on Windows. Other versions of Firefox and Thunderbird are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Firefox < 112, Firefox ESR < 102.10, and Thunderbird < 102.10.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.10
102.10
Mozilla Firefox<112
112
All of
Mozilla Firefox=112
Google Android
All of
Mozilla Focus=112
Google Android
<102.10
102.10
<102.10
102.10
Mozilla Firefox<112.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.10
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.10

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Parent vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-29545?

    CVE-2023-29545 is a vulnerability in Thunderbird on Windows that allows suggested filenames to contain environment variable names that are resolved in the user's context.

  • How does CVE-2023-29545 affect Thunderbird?

    CVE-2023-29545 affects Thunderbird on Windows, but other versions of Thunderbird are unaffected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29545?

    CVE-2023-29545 has a severity level of medium.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-29545?

    To fix CVE-2023-29545, update Thunderbird to the latest version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29545?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-29545 in the references provided: [Link 1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1823077), [Link 2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-15/), [Link 3](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-14/).

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