# CVE-2019-11696: firefox: Files with the .JNLP extension used for "Java web start" applications are not treated as executable content for downl...

CVE-2019-11696 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by firefox 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, released May 20, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11696
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0084
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 20, 2019

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | firefox Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [firefox 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-67.0-build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | May 20, 2019 |
| Linux | firefox-globalmenu Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [firefox-globalmenu 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-globalmenu-67.0-build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | May 20, 2019 |
| Linux | firefox-mozsymbols Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [firefox-mozsymbols 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-mozsymbols-67.0-build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | May 20, 2019 |
| Linux | firefox-testsuite Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [firefox-testsuite 67.0+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-firefox-testsuite-67.0-build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | May 20, 2019 |

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