CVE-2019-11696

Description

Files with the .JNLP extension used for "Java web start" applications are not treated as executable content for download prompts even though they can be executed if Java is installed on the local system. This could allow users to mistakenly launch an executable binary locally. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 67.

Weakness classification

• nvd@nist.gov: CWE-20

Primary references

• security@mozilla.org — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• security@mozilla.org — Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory