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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA07-199A
Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: July 18, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mozilla Firefox
* Mozilla Thunderbird
Other products based on Mozilla components may also be affected.
Overview
Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, 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 and Thunderbird.
Mozilla has released Firefox 2.0.0.5 and Thunderbird 2.0.0.5 By
default, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird automatically check for
updates.
These vulnerabilities can be mitigated by disabling JavaScript. For
more information about configuring Firefox, please see the Securing
Your Web Browser document. Thunderbird disables JavaScript by
default.
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. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities
by convincing you to visit a web site or read an HTML formatted
email message.
For more technical information, please see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA07-199A.
References
* US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-151A -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-199A.html>
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=mozilla_20070717>
* Securing Your Web Browser -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/browser_security.html#Mozilla_Firefox>
* Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories -
<http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/>
* Firefox - Rediscover the Web - <http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/>
* Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox - <http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/>
* Mozilla Hall of Fame - <http://www.mozilla.org/university/HOF.html>
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The most recent version of this document can be found at:
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-199A.html>
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "SA07-199A Feedback VU#143297" in the
subject.
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Revision History
July 18, 2007: Initial release
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