[ GLSA 200609-19 ] Mozilla Firefox: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Mozilla Firefox: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 200609-19)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: September 28, 2006
Bug(s): #147652
ID: 200609-19

Synopsis

The Mozilla Foundation has reported numerous vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox, including one that may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Background

Mozilla Firefox is a redesign of the Mozilla Navigator component. The goal is to produce a cross-platform, stand-alone browser application.

Affected Packages

Package: www-client/mozilla-firefox
Vulnerable: < 1.5.0.7
Unaffected: >= 1.5.0.7
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: www-client/mozilla-firefox-bin
Vulnerable: < 1.5.0.7
Unaffected: >= 1.5.0.7
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

A number of vulnerabilities were found and fixed in Mozilla Firefox. For details please consult the references below.

Impact

The most severe vulnerability involves enticing a user to visit a malicious website, crashing the browser and executing arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the application.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Mozilla Firefox users should upgrade to the latest version: