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AU-2009.0014 -- AusCERT Update - [Win][UNIX/Linux] - Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey - Further Proof of Concept code available

Date: 31 March 2009
References: AA-2009.0069 AA-2009.0070 ESB-2009.0291 ESB-2009.0295

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AusCERT Update AU-2009.0014 - [Win][UNIX/Linux]
Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey - Further Proof of Concept code available
31 March 2009

        AusCERT Update Summary
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Product:              Firefox 3.0.7 and prior
                      SeaMonkey 1.1.15 and prior
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2009-1169 CVE-2009-1044
Member content until: Tuesday, April 28 2009

Ref:                  AA-2009.0070
                      AA-2009.0069
                      ESB-2009.0291
                      ESB-2009.0295


There is now publically available Proof of Concept code available for
both of the vulnerabilities patched by the Firefox 3.0.8 update.

If you are running Firefox and have not updated it you should do so now.


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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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