Security readout for executives and security teams
This old browser flaw could let a malicious web page check whether specific files existed on a visitor's local machine. It is an information-disclosure issue, not described here as code execution. Business urgency is mainly for legacy environments still running Firefox before 1.0.1 or Mozilla before 1.7.6. Exposure is most plausible on legacy desktops, kiosks, embedded systems, or archived virtual machines still using affected Mozilla-era browsers. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected browsers are still in operational use. Escalate if any legacy system browses external or user-supplied content. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Firefox before 1.0.1 and Mozilla before 1.7.6.; Upgrade or remove affected legacy browsers where found.; Check Mozilla, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories for applicable historical packages..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10682CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:100038CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=271209CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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