CVE-2017-5414 : The file picker dialog can choose and display the wrong local default directory

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.

Published 2018-06-11 21:29:05

Updated 2018-08-02 16:22:24

Source Mozilla Corporation

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Information leak

Products affected by CVE-2017-5414

Mozilla » Firefox
Versions before (<) 52.0
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
Mozilla » Thunderbird
Versions before (<) 52.0
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5414

EPSS FAQ

0.10%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 25 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5414

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
4.9	MEDIUM	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N	3.9	6.9	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None
5.5	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	1.8	3.6	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: None Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2017-5414

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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

https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-05/

Security vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 52 — Mozilla
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-09/

Security vulnerabilities fixed in - Thunderbird 52 — Mozilla
Vendor Advisory

CVEs referencing this url
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 - SecurityTracker
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96692

Mozilla Firefox MFSA 2017-05 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry

CVEs referencing this url
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1319370

1319370 - (CVE-2017-5414) webkitdirectory - OS username disclosure
Issue Tracking;Vendor Advisory

Jump to

Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-5414

Products affected by CVE-2017-5414

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-5414

CVSS scores for CVE-2017-5414

CWE ids for CVE-2017-5414

References for CVE-2017-5414