Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 94.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 91.3.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 91.3.0 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1731779Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-48/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-49/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-50/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1731779Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-48/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-49/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-50/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38510?
CVE-2021-38510 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 sy...
How severe is CVE-2021-38510?
CVE-2021-38510 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-2021-38510?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Macos.