Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a historical Mozilla client issue where specially crafted links could make vulnerable Mozilla Suite, Firefox, or Thunderbird launch arbitrary local programs through the shell: protocol. Business risk is concentrated in unmanaged or legacy desktops still running versions older than the fixed releases. Exposure is likely limited to obsolete Mozilla desktop clients, especially legacy Windows environments where shell: URI handling was reachable from browser or mail content. Modern environments should verify absence rather than assume impact. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless old Mozilla clients are still deployed. If present, prioritize removal or upgrade because the described impact is arbitrary program launch from remote content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mozilla Suite to 1.7.1 or later where still present.; Upgrade Firefox to 0.9.2 or later where still present.; Upgrade Thunderbird to 0.7.2 or later where still present..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- mozilla-shell-program-execution(16655)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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