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CVE-2018-5182

If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system's native format is dragged and dropped onto the addressbar the specif

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Fix
Fixed in 60
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Summary

If a text string that happens to be a filename in the operating system's native format is dragged and dropped onto the addressbar the specified local file will be opened. This is contrary to policy and is what would happen if the string were the equivalent "file:" URL. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 60.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
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Affected versions

  • Mozilla Firefox

    fixed in 60

References 5

mozilla.org

securitytracker.com

usn.ubuntu.com

bugzilla.mozilla.org

securityfocus.com