CVE-2009-3274

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2009-3274 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 3.6a1, 3.5.3, 3.5.2, and earlier 3.5.x versions, and 3.0.14 and earlier 2.x and 3.x versions, on Linux uses a predictable /tmp pathname for files selected from the Downloads window, which allows local users to replace an arbitrary downloaded file by placing a file in a /tmp location before the download occurs, related to the Download Manager component. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox 3.6a1, 3.5.3, 3.5.2, and earlier 3.5.x versions, and 3.0.14 and earlier 2.x and 3.x versions, on Linux uses a predictable /tmp pathname for files selected from the Downloads window, which allows local users to replace an arbitrary downloaded file by placing a file in a /tmp location before the download occurs, related to the Download Manager component. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MozillaFirefox2.0
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.1
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.2
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.3
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.4
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.5
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.6
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.7
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.8
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.9
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.10
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.11
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.12
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.13
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.14
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.15
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.16
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.17
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.18
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.19
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.20
MozillaFirefox3.0
MozillaFirefox3.0.1
MozillaFirefox3.0.2
MozillaFirefox3.0.3
MozillaFirefox3.0.4
MozillaFirefox3.0.5
MozillaFirefox3.0.6
MozillaFirefox3.0.7
MozillaFirefox3.0.8
MozillaFirefox3.0.9
MozillaFirefox3.0.10
MozillaFirefox3.0.11
MozillaFirefox3.0.12
MozillaFirefox3.0.13
MozillaFirefox3.0.14
MozillaFirefox3.5
MozillaFirefox3.5.1
MozillaFirefox3.5.2
MozillaFirefox3.5.3
MozillaFirefox3.6A1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3274?
Mozilla Firefox 3.6a1, 3.5.3, 3.5.2, and earlier 3.5.x versions, and 3.0.14 and earlier 2.x and 3.x versions, on Linux uses a predictable /tmp pathname for files selected from the Downloads window, which allows local users to replace an arbitrary downloaded file by placing a file in a /tmp location before the download occurs, related to the Download Manager component. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-3274?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3274 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3274?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST