CVE-2024-5692
First published: Tue Jun 11 2024(Updated: )
On Windows 10, when using the 'Save As' functionality, an attacker could have tricked the browser into saving the file with a disallowed extension such as .url by including an invalid character in the extension. Note: This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <115.12 | 115.12 |
| Firefox | <127 | 127 |
| Firefox ESR | <115.12 | 115.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1837514
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891234
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-25/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-26/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-28/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5692?
CVE-2024-5692 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5692?
To fix CVE-2024-5692, update to the latest version of Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird as specified in the affected software section.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2024-5692?
CVE-2024-5692 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 127.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-5692?
CVE-2024-5692 impacts users of Windows 10 who utilize the 'Save As' functionality in affected Mozilla products.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5692?
CVE-2024-5692 is a file extension spoofing vulnerability that can be exploited to save files with disallowed extensions.
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