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
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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 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2018-06-11 14:29
Updated : 2018-08-09 11:11
NVD link : CVE-2017-7796
Mitre link : CVE-2017-7796
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
Products Affected
mozilla
- firefox
microsoft
- windows