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Mozilla IDN URL Domain Name Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16767
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Release Date:
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2005-09-09
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Last Update:
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2005-09-26
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Popularity:
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17,195 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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: | Mozilla 1.7.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-2871
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Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Mozilla Suite, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or to compromise a user's system.
For more information:
SA16764
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.7.11. Prior versions are reportedly also affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.7.12.
http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/
Changelog:
2005-09-12: Updated advisory.
2005-09-22: Updated "Solution" section.
2005-09-26: Added link to US-CERT vulnerability note.
Other References:
SA16764:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16764/
US-CERT VU#573857:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/573857
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