Internet Explorer And Netscape Security Risks

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Internet Explorer: Secunia Advisory: SA16942

The vulnerability has been confirmed on a fully patched system with Internet Explorer 6.0 and Microsoft Windows XP SP2. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution: Set security level to “High.”

Netscape: “Secunia Advisory: SA16944

Some vulnerabilities have been discovered in Netscape, which can be exploited by malicious people to manipulate certain data, conduct spoofing attacks, bypass certain security restrictions and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information, see vulnerabilities #2, #3, #4 and #7 in: SA16911

The vulnerabilities have been confirmed in version 8.0.3.3. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution: Use another product.