CVE-2017-7796

Published Jun 11, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
On Windows systems, the logger run by the Windows updater deletes the file "update.log" before it runs in order to write a new log of that name. The path to this file is supplied at the command line to the updater and could be used in concert with another local exploit to delete a different file named "update.log" instead of the one intended. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16771 On Windows systems, the logger run by the Windows updater deletes the file "update.log" before it runs in order to write a new log of that name. The path to this file is supplied at the command line to the updater and could be used in concert with another local exploit to delete a different file named "update.log" instead of the one intended. Note: This attack only affects Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are not affected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 55.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:12 PM
Reserved
Apr 12, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 11, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:25 AM