CVE-2017-7796

On Windows systems, the logger run by the Windows updater deletes the file "update.log" before it runs in order to write a new log of that name. The path to this file is supplied at the command line to the updater and could be used in concert with another local exploit to delete a different file named "update.log" instead of the one intended. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
References
Link Resource
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18/ Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1234401 Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2018-06-11 14:29

Updated : 2018-08-09 11:11


NVD link : CVE-2017-7796

Mitre link : CVE-2017-7796


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CWE
CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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Products Affected

mozilla

  • firefox

microsoft

  • windows