Vulnerability Description
When Python was installed on Windows, a python file being served with the MIME type of text/plain could be executed by Python instead of being opened as a text file when the Open option was selected upon download. *Note: this issue only occurs on Windows. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 72.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 72.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1568003Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1568003Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17019?
CVE-2019-17019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). When Python was installed on Windows, a python file being served with the MIME type of text/plain could be executed by Python instead of being opened as a text file when the Open option was selected u...
How severe is CVE-2019-17019?
CVE-2019-17019 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows.