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Netscape Browser <= 8.0.3.3

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for Netscape Browser <= 8.0.3.3

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

A web browser on the remote host is prone to multiple flaws, including
arbitrary code execution.

Description :

The remote host is using Netscape Browser / Netscape Navigator, an
alternative web browser.

The version of Netscape Browser / Netscape Navigator installed on the
remote host is prone to multiple flaws, including one that may permit
a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

See also :

http://security-protocols.com/advisory/sp-x17-advisory.txt
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/mfsa2005-58.html
http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/security/alerts.jsp

Solution :

Upgrade to Netscape Browser version 8.0.4 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 14526, 14924

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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