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Mozilla SOAPParameter Integer Overlow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the version of Mozilla

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is using Mozilla an alternative web browser.

The remote version of this software is vulnerable to an integer overflow
in the SOAPParameter object constructor. A possible hacker may exploit this flow
to corrupt the process memory and possibly to execute arbitrary code on
the remote host.

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.

Solution : Upgrade to Mozilla 1.7.1
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10843

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