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Opera Multiple Vulns, Lotus Notes Java Compromise

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Nathan Grandbois

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Opera web browser have been reported. These vulnerabilities could allow for the execution of arbitrary script code, conduct cross site scripting, force a user to upload files, and bypass security restrictions. These vulnerabilities are reported in versions prior to 9.26. Version 9.26 is available at the time of this writing. Anyone using this software should upgrade as soon as possible.
If you’re running IBM Lotus Notes with “Enable Java access from JavaScript” enabled, then you are vulnerable to remote compromise. The vulnerability is reported in versions 6.5.6 and 7.0. Reportedly, the vulnerability has been fixed in version 7.0.2. Also, the vendor suggests disabling the above option.

Mozilla Vulnerabilities

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Nathan Grandbois

Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey contain multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute code remotely, cause a DoS, access sensitive information, and in general control your browsing. The vulnerabilities are in version 2.0.0.11 and prior. Thunderbird 2.0.0.9 and SeaMonkey 1.1.7 are vulnerable to many of the same issues. Mozilla has made upgrade available.