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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0056.2
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Firefox, Thunderbird and Seamonkey
23 March 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Firefox 3.5 and 3.0
Thunderbird prior to 3.0.2
Seamonkey prior to 2.0.3
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2010-0163 CVE-2010-0162 CVE-2010-0161
CVE-2010-0160 CVE-2010-0159 CVE-2009-3988
CVE-2009-1571
Revision History: March 23 2010: Added CVE References
February 18 2010: Initial Release
OVERVIEW
Updates have been release for the 3.5 and 3.0 branches of the Firefox
browser, Thunderbird prior to 3.0.2 and Seamonkey prior to 2.0.3 that
correct several security vulnerabilities.
IMPACT
Three of the fixed vulnerabilities could allow a denial of service with
possible execution of code [1,2,3], while the other two vulnerabilities
allowed cross-site scripting attacks [4,5].
MITIGATION
Users of Firefox 3.5.* and 3.0.* should upgrade to 3.5.8 and 3.0.18.
Firefox 3.6 is not affected by these issues.
Users of Thunderbird should upgrade to version 3.0.2.
Users of Seamonkey should upgrade to version 2.0.3.
REFERENCES
[1] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-01
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-01.html
[2] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-02
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-02.html
[3] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-03
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-03.html
[4] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-04
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-04.html
[5] Mozilla Foundation Security Advisory 2010-05
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2010/mfsa2010-05.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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