Alert Number: 042809-01
Alert Date: 4/28/09
Alert Title: Update fixes security issue in Firefox
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Mozilla Firefox
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Mozilla products users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: The Mozilla Foundation has released version 3.0.10 of its popular Firefox web browser. Firefox 3.0.10 includes a fix for a memory corruption error that could result in application/system crash or (potentially) takeover of a vulnerable system.
Recommended Actions: Mozilla users/System Administrators are encouraged to install the necessary security update as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Firefox 3.0.10 Security Content Page:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox30.html#firefox3.0.10
Firefox download page:
http://getfirefox.com
