Alert Number: 092408-01
Alert Date: 09/24/08
Alert Title: Firefox 3.0.2 fixes security vulnerabilities
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Firefox (on all applicable platforms)
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Firefox Users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: The Mozilla Foundation has released version 3.0.2 of its popular Firefox web browser. In addition to numerous stability and performance fixes, Firefox 3.0.2 also includes fixes for five security vulnerabilities. Two of the vulnerabilities are being listed as "critical" by the vendor.
Recommended Actions: Firefox users, support personnel and system administrators are encouraged to read the security bulletin and apply the update at their earliest convenience.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Firefox 3.0.2 Security Content page:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox30.html#firefox3.0.2
Firefox download page:
http://www.getfirefox.com
