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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 >> Windows >> Firefox Downloaded Files Removal Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Firefox Downloaded Files Removal |
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Acertains the version of Firefox Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is using Firefox, an alternative web browser. The remote version of this software contains a weakness which may permit an attacker to delete arbitrary files in the user download directory. To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to set up a rogue website and lure a victim on the remote host into visiting it. See also : http://www.mozilla.org/press/mozilla-2004-10-01-02.html Solution : Upgrade to Firefox 0.10.1 or later. Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 11311 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004-2006 Tenable Network Security |
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