OS/Platform/Application:

Mozilla Firefox all versions older than 2.0.0.15
(this alert is not applicable to users of Firefox version 3)

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Firefox version 2.0.0.n users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: On July 1 2008 the Mozilla Foundation released version 2.0.0.15 of its popular Firefox web browser.  Version 2.0.0.15 fixes several security vulnerabilities, including 5 listed as "critical' by the vendor.

Recommended Actions:  Firefox version 3 (released on June 17 2008) do not need to apply this update.  Users who choose (or are required to) use version 2.0.0.n of Firefox are encouraged to read the security bulletin and apply the update at their earliest convenience.

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

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Firefox 2.0.0.15 Release notes:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/2.0.0.15/releasenotes/

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