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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA06-208A
Mozilla Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: July 27, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mozilla SeaMonkey web browser
* Mozilla Firefox web browser
* Mozilla Thunderbird email application
Any products based on Mozilla components may also be affected.
Overview
The Mozilla web browser and derived products contain several
vulnerabilities. By taking advantage of one or more of these
vulnerabilities, an attacker may be able to take control of your
computer.
Solution
Upgrade to the latest versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey
Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 and
SeaMonkey 1.0.3 to correct these problems.
Description
Mozilla products, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird
email application, contain a number of vulnerabilities. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to access your computer, run
programs that could cause your computer to crash, or gain control
of your computer.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA06-208A.
References
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Related to July Mozilla Security
Advisories -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=firefox_1505>
* Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories -
<http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.ht
ml>
* Firefox - Rediscover the Web - <http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/>
* Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox -
<http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/>
* The SeaMonkey Project -
<http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/>
* Securing Your Web Browser -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/browser_secu
rity.html#Mozilla_Firefox>
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The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/SA06-208A.html>
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "SA06-208A Feedback VU#239124" in the
subject.
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Revision History
July 27, 2006: Initial release
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