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ALARM Group ALERT - click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System
Alert Number: 072806-01
Alert Date: 7/28/06
Alert Title: Mozilla releases updated versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey
Update-to: none
OS/Platform/Application:
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions < 1.5.0.5, SeaMonkey versions < 1.0.3
Category: ALERT
Severity: MEDIUM
Attention: System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, Mozilla users |
Summary: On July 26 2006 The Mozilla Foundation announced the release of updated versions of its popular FireFox web browser, Thunderbird eMail Client, and SeaMonkey applications suite. According to the vendor, these new versions of Mozilla software address multiple security vulnerabilities (including at least eight rated as "critical").
Recommended Actions: Persons who manage, maintain or use the above-listed Mozilla products are encouraged to read the update information (including any associated caveats, system requirements, etc) and (if appropriate) apply the upgrade 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 update release.
Resources:
Mozilla Homepage:
http://www.mozilla.org/
Mozilla Security Advisory Page (includes details of vulnerabilities addressed in latest release):
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/
SANS Article on Mozilla updates:
http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1515
FrSirt advisory (includes additional detailed information):
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2006/2998
