1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
| Advisory Reference | GLSA 200609-19 / Firefox |
| Release Date | September 28, 2006 |
| Latest Revision | September 28, 2006: 01 |
| Impact | normal |
| Exploitable | remote |
| Package | Vulnerable versions | Unaffected versions | Architecture(s) |
| www-client/mozilla-firefox | < 1.5.0.7 | >= 1.5.0.7 | All supported architectures |
| www-client/mozilla-firefox-bin | < 1.5.0.7 | >= 1.5.0.7 | All supported architectures |
Related bugreports: #147652
The Mozilla Foundation has reported numerous vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox, including one that may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Mozilla Firefox is a redesign of the Mozilla Navigator component. The goal is to produce a cross-platform, stand-alone browser application.
A number of vulnerabilities were found and fixed in Mozilla Firefox. For details please consult the references below.
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.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Mozilla Firefox users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-client/mozilla-firefox-1.5.0.7" |
Users of the binary package should upgrade as well:
Code Listing 3.2: Resolution |
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-client/mozilla-firefox-bin-1.5.0.7" |