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Topic: Firefox 2.0.0.7 was just released - Security upgrade |
Wiz Feinberg
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Mid-Michigan, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2007 8:30 pm |
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Just as I was about to sign off for the night I ran a check for updates to Firefox and it's extensions. I was surprised to discover that Firefox 2.0.0.7 was just released today. The updater offered to perform an in-place upgrade, which went smoothly, as usual. All of my extension are still compatible.
This upgrade is to fix a serious vulnerability in the handling of hostile command lines addressed to the browser's "chrome," specifically by QuickTime Media-link files. I strongly recommend upgrading tonight or tomorrow. With Fx open, click on Help > Check for Updates.
Firefox is available for downloading here.
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Randy Reeves
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2007 4:08 am
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| I see that Firefox updates automatically on my computer. would I assume corrrectly that I am receiving the latest upgrades as you say? |
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Wiz Feinberg
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Mid-Michigan, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2007 6:27 am
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| Randy Reeves wrote: |
| I see that Firefox updates automatically on my computer. would I assume corrrectly that I am receiving the latest upgrades as you say? |
No, you are incorrect Randy. Firefox only checks for updates automatically; it does not install them without user interaction. With Firefox open, go to Help > "Check for updates" and when you see that a new version is available let the update begin. Firefox will close, then re-open telling you that you now have the most recent version.
Go to Help > About Mozilla Firefox to see your current version (before and after).
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Security Consultant
Twitter: @Wizcrafts
Main web pages: Wiztunes Steel Guitar website | Wiz's Security Blog | My Webmaster Services | Wiz's Security Blog |
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Randy Reeves
From:
LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 21 Sep 2007 6:37 am
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| thanks. |
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 21 Sep 2007 10:48 am
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| Also, under Tools > Options > Advanced > Update you can check off some auto/manual update configurations and view your update history. |
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