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National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA08-087A
Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: March 27, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mozilla Firefox
* Mozilla Thunderbird
* Seamonkey
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 2.0.0.13, Thunderbird 2.0.0.13 and
Seamonkey 1.1.9. 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
TA08-087B.
References
* US-CERT Technical Alert TA08-087BA -
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-087B.html>
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=mozilla_2008003>
* 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/alerts/SA08-087A.html>
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Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
email to <cert@cert.org> with "SA08-087A Feedback VU#466521" in the
subject.
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Revision History
March 27, 2008: Initial release
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