Vulnerability identifier: #VU57884

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38510

CWE-ID: CWE-357

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox ESR
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to silently download dangerous files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the executable file warning is not presented to the user when downloading .inetloc files. A remote attacker can silently download a potentially dangerous file to the user's system.

The vulnerability affects macOS operating system only.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 80.0 - 93.0

Firefox ESR: 91.0 - 91.2.0

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External links
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-48/
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2021-49/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.