Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-0292 is an old Mozilla/Firefox JavaScript engine flaw. A malicious webpage could crash the browser and may execute code because objects were mishandled during garbage collection. Business urgency is mainly for legacy systems still running Mozilla or Firefox before 1.5.1. Exposure is limited to systems with obsolete Mozilla or Firefox versions before 1.5.1, including vendor-packaged builds referenced by Linux and HP advisories. Modern browsers are unlikely to be affected, but legacy desktops, embedded systems, or archived virtual machines should be checked. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if vulnerable browsers remain in use. Prioritize environments where obsolete browsers can access the internet, email links, intranet content, or privileged administrative portals. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mozilla/Firefox to vendor-fixed versions, at minimum Firefox 1.5.1 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant OS vendor security updates from Ubuntu, Red Hat, Mandriva, Gentoo, HP, or Avaya.; Remove unsupported legacy Mozilla/Firefox builds from production and administrative systems..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- USN-275-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- mozilla-javascript-memory-corruption(24430)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- USN-276-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=316885CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10016CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- USN-271-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:670CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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