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AU-2008.0019 -- AusCERT Update - [Win][UNIX/Linux] - Additional Mozilla advisories and Thunderbird release information

Date: 25 September 2008
References: AL-2008.0099  ESB-2009.0343  

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AusCERT Update AU-2008.0019 - [Win][UNIX/Linux]
Additional Mozilla advisories and Thunderbird release information
25 September 2008

        AusCERT Update Summary
        ----------------------

Product:              Firefox 3.0.1
                      Firefox 2.0.0.16
                      Thunderbird 2.0.0.16
                      SeaMonkey 1.1.11
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Cross-site Scripting
                      Provide Misleading Information
                      Access Privileged Data
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-0016 CVE-2008-3835 CVE-2008-3836
                      CVE-2008-3837 CVE-2008-4058 CVE-2008-4059
                      CVE-2008-4060 CVE-2008-4061 CVE-2008-4062
                      CVE-2008-4063 CVE-2008-4064 CVE-2008-4065
                      CVE-2008-4066 CVE-2008-4067 CVE-2008-4068
                      CVE-2008-4069
Member content until: Thursday, September 25 2008

Ref:                  AL-2008.0099


The AusCERT Alert AL-2008.0099 relating to Firefox, Thunderbird and 
SeaMonkey vulnerabilities contained some omissions and errors.

Mozilla released a total of 9 advisories relating to Firefox, Thunderbird 
and SeaMonkey which describe a total of 16 vulnerabilities. Mozilla has 
rated 4 of these advisories as "Critical", 1 as "High" 2 as "Moderate" and 
2 as "Low" Impact.

There is not yet an updated release of Thunderbird 2.0.0.17. Mozilla has 
recommended ensuring that JavaScript is not rendered by Thunderbird. By 
default, JavaScript is not enabled in 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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The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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