CVE-2017-5397
Critical
Description
The cache directory on the local file system is set to be world writable. Firefox defaults to extracting libraries from this cache. This allows for the possibility of an installed malicious application or tools with write access to the file system to replace files used by Firefox with their own versions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 51.0.3.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability90. percentile3.6%
Product
Mozilla Firefox
PublishedJun 11, 2018
First seenJun 11, 2018
How to fix
Update
- mozilla firefox51.0.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| mozilla firefox | v < 51.0.3 | 51.0.3 |
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