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Scientific Linux Security Update : seamonkey on SL3.x, SL4.x i386/x86_64
critical Nessus Plugin ID 60737
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
CVE-2010-0159 Mozilla crashes with evidence of memory corruption (MFSA 2010-01)CVE-2009-1571 Mozilla incorrectly frees used memory (MFSA 2010-03)
A use-after-free flaw was found in SeaMonkey. Under low memory conditions, visiting a web page containing malicious content could result in SeaMonkey executing arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running SeaMonkey. (CVE-2009-1571)
Several flaws were found in the processing of malformed web content. A web page containing malicious content could cause SeaMonkey to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running SeaMonkey. (CVE-2010-0159)
After installing the update, SeaMonkey must be restarted for the changes to take effect.
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 60737
File Name: sl_20100217_seamonkey_on_SL3_x.nasl
Version: 1.5
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/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/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Patch Publication Date: 2/17/2010
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2009-1571, CVE-2010-0159
CWE: 94