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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200610-01] Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200610-01
(Mozilla Thunderbird: Multiple vulnerabilities)
A number of vulnerabilities have been found and fixed in Mozilla
Thunderbird. For details please consult the references below.
Impact
The most severe vulnerabilities might lead to the execution of
arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the application.
Other vulnerabilities include program crashes and the acceptance of
forged certificates.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4253
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4340
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4565
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4566
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4567
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4570
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-4571
Solution:
All Mozilla Thunderbird users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=mail-client/mozilla-thunderbird-1.5.0.7"
All Mozilla Thunderbird binary users should upgrade to the latest
version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=mail-client/mozilla-thunderbird-bin-1.5.0.7"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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