-=PCTechTalk=- US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA06-208A -- Mozilla Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities

I know many on this list use Mozilla Products.  This information might be 
useful to them.
  Dave
US-CERT Alerts <alerts@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
  Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:45:57 -0400
From: US-CERT Alerts <alerts@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: alerts@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA06-208A -- Mozilla Products Contain 
Multiple Vulnerabilities



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National Cyber Alert System

Cyber Security Alert SA06-208A


Mozilla Products Contain Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: July 27, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Mozilla SeaMonkey web browser
* Mozilla Firefox web browser
* Mozilla Thunderbird email application

Any products based on Mozilla components may also be affected.


Overview

The Mozilla web browser and derived products contain several
vulnerabilities. By taking advantage of one or more of these
vulnerabilities, an attacker may be able to take control of your
computer.


Solution

Upgrade to the latest versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey

Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.5, Thunderbird 1.5.0.5 and
SeaMonkey 1.0.3 to correct these problems.


Description

Mozilla products, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird
email application, contain a number of vulnerabilities. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to access your computer, run
programs that could cause your computer to crash, or gain control
of your computer.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA06-208A.


References

* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Related to July Mozilla Security
Advisories -


* Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories -
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* Firefox - Rediscover the Web - 

* Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox -


* The SeaMonkey Project -


* Securing Your Web Browser -
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Revision History

July 27, 2006: Initial release

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