===================================================================== CERT-Renater Note d'Information No. 2006/VULN226 _____________________________________________________________________ DATE : 04/05/2006 HARDWARE PLATFORM(S) : / OPERATING SYSTEM(S) : Systems running Firefox versions 1.5 to 1.5.0.2. ====================================================================== =========================================================================== A U S C E R T A L E R T AL-2006.0032 -- AUSCERT ALERT [Win][UNIX/Linux] Firefox vulnerability may allow remote code execution 4 May 2006 =========================================================================== AusCERT Alert Summary --------------------- Product: Firefox 1.5 to 1.5.0.2 Operating System: Windows UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands Denial of Service Access: Remote/Unauthenticated CVE Names: CVE-2006-1993 OVERVIEW: Mozilla Firefox contains a vulnerability that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or create a denial of service condition. IMPACT: An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted web site employing the contentWindow.focus() method [1]. MITIGATION: * Update Firefox to version 1.5.0.3 [2]. * The Mozilla Foundation advises [3] that JavaScript may be disabled as a temporary workaround. REFERENCES: [1] http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-1993 [2] http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/releases/1.5.0.3.html [3] http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-30.html 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 consideredin 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 attackedin 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 =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== ====================================================================== ========================================================= Les serveurs de référence du CERT-Renater http://www.urec.fr/securite http://www.cru.fr/securite http://www.renater.fr ========================================================= + CERT-RENATER | tel : 01-53-94-20-44 + + 151 bd de l'Hopital | fax : 01-53-94-20-41 + + 75013 Paris | email: certsvp@renater.fr + =========================================================