Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5414
The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory when instantiated. On some operating systems, this can lead to information disclosure, such as the operating system or the local account name. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 52 and Thunderbird < 52.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5414
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.06%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 24 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5414
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-5414
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-5414
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 52 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/
Security vulnerabilities fixed in - Thunderbird 52 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037966
Mozilla Firefox Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Bypass Security Restrictions, Spoof URLs, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Deny Service, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692
Mozilla Firefox MFSA 2017-05 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370
1319370 - (CVE-2017-5414) webkitdirectory - OS username disclosureIssue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2017-5414
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*