Alert Number: 022108-01
Alert Date: 02/21/08
Alert Title: Update available for Netscape Navigator
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application: Netscape Navigator all versions older than 9.0.0.6
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, Netscape users
Summary: On February 21 2008 Netscape released an update for its popular Navigator browser. Version 9.0.0.6 of Netscape Navigator addresses three security vulnerabilities, all of which are rated as "Critical" by the vendor because they could (if exploited) result in system crash or takeover.
Recommended Actions: System administrators, support personnel and Netscape users are encouraged to read the security advisory and install the updated version of Netscape Navigator as soon as possible (safe links provided below).
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates who may use Netscape Navigator on their home computers.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
FrSirt Advisory:
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/0627
Netscape Navigator release notes:
http://browser.netscape.com/releasenotes/
Netscape Navigator 9.0.0.6 Download Page:
http://browser.netscape.com/downloads/
