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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA1258] DSA-1258-1 mozilla-thunderbird Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-1258-1 mozilla-thunderbird
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Several security related problems have been discovered in Mozilla and
derived products such as Mozilla Firefox. The Common Vulnerabilities
and Exposures project identifies the following vulnerabilities:
Several vulnerabilities in the layout engine allow remote
attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly permit them to
execute arbitrary code. [MFSA 2006-68]
Several vulnerabilities in the JavaScript engine allow remote
attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly permit them to
execute arbitrary code. [MFSA 2006-68]
A bug in the js_dtoa function allows remote attackers to cause a
denial of service. [MFSA 2006-68]
"shutdown" discovered a vulnerability that allows remote attackers
to gain rights and install malicious code via the watch
JavaScript function. [MFSA 2006-70]
Steven Michaud discovered a programming bug that allows remote
attackers to cause a denial of service. [MFSA 2006-71]
"moz_bug_r_a4" reported that the src attribute of an IMG element
could be used to inject JavaScript code. [MFSA 2006-72]
For the stable distribution (sarge) these problems have been fixed in
version 1.0.2-2.sarge1.0.8e.2.
For the testing (etch) and unstable (sid) distribution these problems
have been fixed in version 1.5.0.9.dfsg1-1 of icedove.
We recommend that you upgrade your Mozilla Thunderbird and Icedove packages.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1258
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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