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Critical flaw in Firefox
Name: IronMan Date: May 10, 2005 at 04:30:18 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: P4 512MB
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Firefox has unpatched extremely critical security holes and exploit code is already circulating on the Net, security researchers have warned. The two unpatched flaws in the Mozilla browser could allow an attacker to take control of your system.
do we have to wait for update tuesday to get it fixed???????????
D4Dog
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Response Number 2
Name: mvoltage Date: May 10, 2005 at 08:05:28 Pacific
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The last time that I had to update firefox, I had to uninstall it and reinstall it. Shouldn't there be a feature built into firefox where you can click on it and it checks for updates, then udates it? I've heard that there is an icon in the upper right, but the only icon i've ever seen there is one that take me to their web site to download the full version. Firefox is a pain..!!! At least microsoft release patches in an easy to use way.
Under 'Options' 'Advanced' - "Periodically Check for Updates To: Firefox , My Extensions & Themes"
.. and you'll see a green arrow icon on the upper right.
"Firefox is a pain..!!!"
It seems that some folks have problems no matter what software they're using
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
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Response Number 4
Name: mvoltage Date: May 10, 2005 at 08:26:47 Pacific
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Thx, that does the trick. You have to admit though in this day and age where security is paramount, it would be nice to have it where it isn't so burried in menues.
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Response Number 5
Name: IronMan Date: May 10, 2005 at 08:45:20 Pacific
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Other browsers, too. . .
Browser vulnerabilities are making the rounds this week, as different threats have surfaced for Mozilla, Firefox, Netscape, and Internet Explorer.
by the way mvoltage, you can opt for auto updates under the same settings box and on installation with firefox. It also checks for updates for your extensions etc. Better than IE in a way...But I like it both ways...
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