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CVE-2021-38510

First published: Tue Nov 02 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.3
91.3
<94
94
<91.3
91.3
<91.3
91.3
Mozilla Firefox<94.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.3.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<91.3.0
Apple macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38510.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'The executable file warning was not presented when downloading .inetloc files which can run commands...'

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Mozilla Firefox ESR version up to 91.3, Mozilla Firefox version up to 94, and Mozilla Thunderbird version up to 91.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38510?

    The severity of CVE-2021-38510 is medium (severity value: 4).

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-38510?

    To fix CVE-2021-38510, users should update their Mozilla Firefox ESR version to 91.3, Mozilla Firefox version to 94, or Mozilla Thunderbird version to 91.3.

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