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CVE-2018-5173

5.3 · MEDIUM

The filename appearing in the "Downloads" panel improperly renders some Unicode characters, allowing for the file name to be spoofed.

Published Jun 11, 2018CWE-20EPSS 1.82%

Overview

CVE-2018-5173 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The filename appearing in the "Downloads" panel improperly renders some Unicode characters, allowing for the file name to be spoofed. This can be used to obscure the file extension of potentially executable files from user view in the panel. Note: the dialog to open the file will show the full, correct filename and whether it is executable or not. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/104139Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040896Refbugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1438025Refusn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/Refwww.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/104139Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040896Refbugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1438025Refusn.ubuntu.com/3645-1/Refwww.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2018-11/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5173?

CVE-2018-5173 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 11, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-5173?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-5173?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-5173?

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