CVE-2019-17019
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Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | before 72 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Python files could be inadvertently executed upon opening a download
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1568003
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1568003
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-01/
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