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CVE-2017-7755

Summary
Assigner-mozilla
Assigner Org ID-f16b083a-5664-49f3-a51e-8d479e5ed7fe
Published At-11 Jun, 2018 | 21:00
Updated At-05 Aug, 2024 | 16:12
Rejected At-
Credits

The Firefox installer on Windows can be made to load malicious DLL files stored in the same directory as the installer when it is run. This allows privileged execution if the installer is run with elevated privileges. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.

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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:mozilla
Assigner Org ID:f16b083a-5664-49f3-a51e-8d479e5ed7fe
Published At:11 Jun, 2018 | 21:00
Updated At:05 Aug, 2024 | 16:12
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

The Firefox installer on Windows can be made to load malicious DLL files stored in the same directory as the installer when it is run. This allows privileged execution if the installer is run with elevated privileges. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.

Affected Products
Vendor
Mozilla CorporationMozilla
Product
Firefox
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 54 (custom)
Vendor
Mozilla CorporationMozilla
Product
Firefox ESR
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 52.2 (custom)
Vendor
Mozilla CorporationMozilla
Product
Thunderbird
Versions
Affected
  • From unspecified before 52.2 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/APrivilege escalation through Firefox Installer with same directory DLL files
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: Privilege escalation through Firefox Installer with same directory DLL files
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
Hyperlink: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CVE Program Container
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions
Configurations
Workarounds
Exploits
Credits
Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
x_transferred
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
Resource:
vdb-entry
x_refsource_SECTRACK
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
Resource:
x_refsource_CONFIRM
x_transferred
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:security@mozilla.org
Published At:11 Jun, 2018 | 21:29
Updated At:08 Aug, 2018 | 14:47

The Firefox installer on Windows can be made to load malicious DLL files stored in the same directory as the installer when it is run. This allows privileged execution if the installer is run with elevated privileges. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 54, Firefox ESR < 52.2, and Thunderbird < 52.2.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.07.8HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary2.06.8MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Type: Primary
Version: 3.0
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 6.8
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CPE Matches
Mozilla Corporation
mozilla
>>firefox>>Versions before 54.0(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Mozilla Corporation
mozilla
>>firefox_esr>>Versions before 52.2.0(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_esr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Mozilla Corporation
mozilla
>>thunderbird>>Versions before 52.2.0(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-426Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-426
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
Evaluator Description
Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689security@mozilla.org
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326security@mozilla.org
Issue Tracking
Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/security@mozilla.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/security@mozilla.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/security@mozilla.org
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99057
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038689
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Third Party Advisory
VDB Entry
Hyperlink: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1361326
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Issue Tracking
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-15/
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-16/
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-17/
Source: security@mozilla.org
Resource:
Vendor Advisory

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