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Scientific Linux Security Update : firefox on SL5.x, SL4.x, SL3.x i386/x86_64
high Nessus Plugin ID 60192
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
Several flaws were found in the way Firefox processed certain malformed JavaScript code. A web page containing malicious JavaScript code could cause Firefox to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code as the user running Firefox. (CVE-2007-2867, CVE-2007-2868)A flaw was found in the way Firefox handled certain FTP PASV commands.
A malicious FTP server could use this flaw to perform a rudimentary port-scan of machines behind a user's firewall. (CVE-2007-1562)
Several denial of service flaws were found in the way Firefox handled certain form and cookie data. A malicious website that is able to set arbitrary form and cookie data could prevent Firefox from functioning properly. (CVE-2007-1362, CVE-2007-2869)
A flaw was found in the way Firefox handled the addEventListener JavaScript method. A malicious website could use this method to access or modify sensitive data from another website. (CVE-2007-2870)
A flaw was found in the way Firefox displayed certain web content. A malicious web page could generate content that would overlay user interface elements such as the hostname and security indicators, tricking users into thinking they are visiting a different site.
(CVE-2007-2871)
Solution
Update the affected devhelp, firefox and / or yelp packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 60192
File Name: sl_20070530_firefox_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu
Patch Publication Date: 5/30/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-1362, CVE-2007-1562, CVE-2007-2867, CVE-2007-2868, CVE-2007-2869, CVE-2007-2870, CVE-2007-2871