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ALARM Group ALERT — click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number: 051605-01 Alert Date: 05/16/05 Alert Title: Mozilla releases a security update for FireFox browser Update-to: none OS/Platform/Application: Mozilla Firefox browser (version < 1.04) on all supported platforms Category: ALERT Severity: MEDIUM Attention: System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, FireFox users. |
Summary: On May 13 2005, The Mozilla Foundation announced the release of a new version (1.0.4) of its popular FireFox web browser. This new release addresses 3 security concerns (all listed as "critical" by the vendor).Recommended Actions: Persons who manage, maintain or use FireFox are encouraged to read the update information (including any associated caveats, system requirements, etc) and (if appropriate) apply the upgrade(s) immediately as per the instructions provided by the vendor.
ITS Actions: At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to address this software release.
Resources:
Firefox 1.0.4 Release info:
Mozilla Security Center:
Firefox update Page:
