Description
Firefox did not properly handle downloads of files ending in .desktop, which can be interpreted to run attacker-controlled commands.
*This bug only affects Firefox for Linux on certain Distributions. Other operating systems are unaffected, and Mozilla is unable to enumerate all affected Linux Distributions.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 112, Focus for Android < 112, Firefox ESR < 102.10, Firefox for Android < 112, and Thunderbird < 102.10.
Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| firefox | — | 112.0 |
| firefox-esr | — | 102.10 |
| focus | — | 112.0 |
| thunderbird | — | 102.10 |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown ALSA-2022:8580
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- Unknown ALSA-2022:7020
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