Mozilla < 0.9 Predictable Temporary File Name File Deletion (deprecated)

high Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 1746

Synopsis

The remote host is using a vulnerable version of the Mozilla web browser.

Description

The remote host is using a version of the Mozilla web browser that uses predictable temporary file names. A local attacker may use this flaw to delete arbitrary files on this host.

Solution

Upgrade to Mozilla 0.9 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 1746

Family: Web Clients

Published: 8/20/2004

Updated: 6/1/2015

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mozilla:mozilla:0.8

Reference Information

BID: 3743

Detections

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