Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-0517
Mozilla VPN can load an OpenSSL configuration file from an unsecured directory. A user or attacker with limited privileges could leverage this to launch arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege. This vulnerability affects Mozilla VPN < 2.7.1.
Products affected by CVE-2022-0517
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:vpn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-0517
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 13 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-0517
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-0517
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2022-0517
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1752291
Access DeniedIssue Tracking;Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-08/
Mozilla VPN local privilege escalation vis uncontrolled OpenSSL search path — MozillaVendor Advisory
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