Slackware update for firefox
Secunia Advisory: SA26303
Release Date: 2007-08-02
Popularity: 6,986 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Cross Site Scripting
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Slackware Linux 11.0

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-3844


Description:
Slackware has issued an update for firefox. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.

For more information:
SA26288

Solution:
Apply updated packages:

Slackware 11.0:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware....6/mozilla-firefox-2.0.0.6-i686-1.tgz

Original Advisory:
http://slackware.com/security/viewer....=2007&m=slackware-security.010101

Other References:
SA26288:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26288/


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