Scientific Linux Security Update : firefox on SL4.x, SL5.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60383

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

A flaw was found in the processing of malformed JavaScript content. A web page containing such malicious content could cause Firefox to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code as the user running Firefox. (CVE-2008-1380)

Solution

Update the affected firefox and / or firefox-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60383

File Name: sl_20080416_firefox_on_SL4_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Scientific Linux Local Security Checks

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

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: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 4/16/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1380

CWE: 399

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