OS/Platform/Application:

Mozilla Firefox (versions 3.5.n and 3.0.n)

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Firefox users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: The Mozilla foundation has released updated versions for the most popular versions of its Firefox web browser.  Firefox 3.5.3 and 3.0.14 fix 4-5 security issues in each browser version , including several listed as "Critical" by the vendor.

Recommended Actions: Firefox users are encouraged to read the security update information and apply the update(s) as soon as possible.

Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Firefox 3.5.3 security content page:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox35.html

Firefox 3.5.3 download page:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html

Firefox 3.0.14 security Content page:
http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vulnerabilities/firefox30.html#firefox3.0.14

Firefox 3.0.14 download page:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html