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Debian DSA-1753-1 : iceweasel -- end-of-life announcement for Iceweasel in oldstable

high Nessus Plugin ID 36046

Synopsis

The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update.

Description

As indicated in the Etch release notes, security support for the Iceweasel version in the oldstable distribution (Etch) needed to be stopped before the end of the regular security maintenance life cycle.

Solution

Upgrade to stable or switch to a still supported browser.

See Also

http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1753

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 36046

File Name: debian_DSA-1753.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 3/30/2009

Updated: 1/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Debian/release, Host/Debian/dpkg-l

Reference Information

DSA: 1753