ALARM Group ALERT - click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number:  022607-01 Alert Date:  02/26/07 Alert Title:  Mozilla releases updated versions of Firefox and SeaMonkey Update-to:   None OS/Platform/Application:   Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird versions < 2.0.0.2, 1.5.0.10 Mozilla SeaMonkey version < 1.1 Category:  ALERT Severity:  MEDIUM Attention:  System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, Mozilla users

Summary:  On February 23 2007 The Mozilla Foundation announced the release of updated versions of its popular FireFox web browser and SeaMonkey application suite.  Versions 2.0.0.2 and 1.5.0.10 (Firefox) and 1.1 (SeaMonkey) address multiple security vulnerabilities (including at least one rated as "critical" by the vendor).

Recommended Actions:  Two versions (v2.x and V1.5.x) are available for Firefox.  Persons who manage, maintain or use Firefox products (regardless of version) 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.  SeaMonkey users are encouraged to upgrade to 1.1

ITS Actions: At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to address this software update release.

Resources:

Firefox 2.0.0.2/1.5.0.10 Press Release:
http://www.mozilla.org/news.html#p425

Firefox 2.0.0.2 Release Notes:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0.0.2/releasenotes/

Firefox 1.5.0.10 Security Notes:
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#firefox1.5.0.10

SeaMonkey 1.0.8 Security Notes (1.1 is apparently the same as 1.0.8 according to
website):
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#seamonkey1.0.8