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CVE-2018-5105 Affecting firefox package, versions <58.0-1

0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.08% (34th percentile)
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NVD
7.8 high

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-FIREFOX-423432
  • published 11 Jun 2018
  • disclosed 11 Jun 2018
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Introduced: 11 Jun 2018

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How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable firefox to version 58.0-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

WebExtensions can bypass user prompts to first save and then open an arbitrarily downloaded file. This can result in an executable file running with local user privileges without explicit user consent. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 58.