Alert Number: 033009-01
Alert Date: 03/30/09
Alert Title: Firefox update fixes security vulnerabilities
Update-to: 032609-02 "*UNPATCHED* Vulnerability in Firefox, SeaMonkey"
OS/Platform/Application:
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla SeaMonkey
Category: UPDATE
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Firefox/SeaMonkey Users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel
Summary: The Mozilla foundation has released version 3.0.8 of Firefox. Firefox 3.0.8 fixes an XSL file handling vulnerability originally detailed in ALARM Alert 032609-02 as well as an additional vulnerability identified at a recent security conference/contest.
Recommended Actions: Firefox/SeaMonkey users, system administrators, and support personnel are encouraged to update to Firefox 3.0.8 as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Firefox download page:
http://getfirefox.com
Firefox 3.0.8 Security Content page:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox30.html#firefox3.0.8
ALARM Alert 032609-02 (provides details of vulnerability):
http://www.albany.edu/its/alerts_archive_2009_3962.htm
