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Netscape JavaScript Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA14804
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Release Date:
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2005-04-05
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Last Update:
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2005-05-20
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Netscape 6.x
Netscape 7.x
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| | CVE reference: | CVE-2005-0989 (Secunia mirror)
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Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Netscape, which can be exploited by malicious people to gain knowledge of potentially sensitive information.
For more information:
SA14820
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 7.2. Other versions may also be affected.
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Solution:
Update to version 8.0.1.
http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/download/default.jsp
Changelog:
2005-05-02: Added CVE reference.
2005-05-20: New version released. Updated "Solution" section.
Other References:
SA14820:
http://secunia.com/advisories/14820/
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