CVE-2021-38510

Mozilla: Download Protections were bypassed by .inetloc files on Mac OS

Published Dec 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .inetloc files, which, due to a flaw in Mac OS, can run commands on a user's computer.*Note: This issue only affected Mac OS operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94, Thunderbird < 91.3, and Firefox ESR < 91.3.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-24962 The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .inetloc files, which, due to a flaw in Mac OS, can run commands on a user's computer.*Note: This issue only affected Mac OS operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 94, Thunderbird < 91.3, and Firefox ESR < 91.3.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:44 AM
Reserved
Aug 10, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2021, 10:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 2, 2021, 12:00 AM