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Netscape GIF Image Netscape Extension 2 Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA15103
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Release Date:
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2005-04-26
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Last Update:
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2006-01-26
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Popularity:
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32,707 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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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-2005-0399
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Netscape, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
For more information:
SA14654
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 7.2 and has also been reported in version 6.2.3. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 8.0.
http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/download/default.jsp
Provided and/or discovered by:
Originally reported by:
Mark Dowd, ISS X-Force
Reported in Netscape by:
Juha-Matti Laurio
Changelog:
2005-05-05: Added link to original advisory.
2005-05-19: Netscape 8.0 released. Updated "Solution" section.
2006-01-26: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.networksecurity.fi/advisories/netscape-gif.html
Other References:
SA14654:
http://secunia.com/advisories/14654/
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