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AA-2006.0021 -- [Win][UNIX/Linux] -- Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7 and earlier allow remote code execution

Date: 07 March 2006
References: ESB-2006.0617  

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AA-2006.0021                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
     Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7 and earlier allow remote code execution
                               7 March 2006
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:           Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7 and earlier
Operating System:  Windows
                   UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact:            Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                   Denial of Service
Access:            Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:         CVE-2006-0884

OVERVIEW:

	Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.7 and prior are vulnerable to execution of
	Javascript code referenced in IFRAME tags.  Further details are 
	available from the original advisory on BugTraq [1].


IMPACT:

	A remote attacker may be able to obtain sensitive information or crash
	Thunderbird.


MITIGATION:

	Upgrade to Mozilla Thunderbird 1.5 [2].


REFERENCES:

	[1] http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/425786/100/0/threaded
	[2] http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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