CVE-2022-26386
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CVE-2022-26386 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Previously Firefox for macOS and Linux would download temporary files to a user-specific directory in <code>/tmp</code>, but this behavior was changed to download them to <code>/tmp</code> where they could be affected by other local users. This behavior was reverted to the original, user-specific directory. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Previously Firefox for macOS and Linux would download temporary files to a user-specific directory in <code>/tmp</code>, but this behavior was changed to download them to <code>/tmp</code> where they could be affected by other local users. This behavior was reverted to the original, user-specific directory. <br>*This bug only affects Firefox for macOS and Linux. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 91.7 and Thunderbird < 91.7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 91.7 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 91.7 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1752396Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-12/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1752396Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-11/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-12/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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