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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Debian Local Security Checks >> [DSA1161] DSA-1161-2 mozilla-firefox Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[DSA1161] DSA-1161-2 mozilla-firefox |
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DSA-1161-2 mozilla-firefox Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The latest security updates of Mozilla Firefox introduced a regression that led to a disfunctional attachment panel which warrants a correction to fix this issue. For reference please find below the original advisory text: Several security related problems have been discovered in Mozilla and derived products like Mozilla Firefox. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following vulnerabilities: The Javascript engine might permit remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. [MFSA-2006-50] Multiple integer overflows in the Javascript engine might permit remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. [MFSA-2006-50] Specially crafted Javascript permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. [MFSA-2006-51] Remote Proxy AutoConfig (PAC) servers could execute code with elevated rights via a specially crafted PAC script. [MFSA-2006-52] Scripts with the UniversalBrowserRead privilege could gain UniversalXPConnect rights and possibly execute code or obtain sensitive data. [MFSA-2006-53] Multiple vulnerabilities permit remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code. [MFSA-2006-55] For the stable distribution (sarge) these problems have been fixed in version 1.0.4-2sarge11. For the unstable distribution (sid) these problems have been fixed in version 1.5.dfsg+1.5.0.5-1. We recommend that you upgrade your mozilla-firefox package. Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1161 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 19181 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is (C) 2007 Michel Arboi |
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