PT-2022-7523 · Mozilla+4 · Firefox+4
Jayateertha Guruprasad
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Published
2022-10-03
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Updated
2025-04-18
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CVE-2022-45415
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Firefox versions prior to 107
Description
The issue is related to the handling of HTML file downloads. If the title of the page was formatted as a filename with a malicious extension, Firefox may have saved the file with that extension. This could lead to possible system compromise if the downloaded file was later executed. The vulnerability is also associated with a lack of restrictions on file uploads, which could allow an attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause a denial of service.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 107, update to version 107 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the 'Save As' feature for HTML files until a patch is applied. Restrict access to downloaded files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
Unrestricted File Upload
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Firefox
Linuxmint
Ubuntu