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Netscape "View Image" Local Resource Linking Weakness
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA19988
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Release Date:
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2006-05-08
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Last Update:
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2006-05-10
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Popularity:
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9,620 views
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Critical:
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Not critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | Netscape 7.x
Netscape 8.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-1942
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Description:
A weakness has been discovered in Netscape, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
For more information:
SA19698
The weakness has been confirmed in versions 7.2 and 8.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Do not use the "View Image" functionality on untrusted web sites.
Changelog:
2006-05-10: Added Netscape 7.x as affected.
Other References:
SA19698:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19698/
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