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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0154
Firefox 3.6.6 Released
28 June 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Firefox
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Reduced Security -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2010-1206
Member content until: Wednesday, July 28 2010
OVERVIEW
Mozilla has released version 3.6.6 of the Firefox web browser,
improving a security feature.
IMPACT
The vendor has supplied the following information regarding this
update:
"Firefox 3.6.6 modifies the crash protection feature to increase
the amount of time that plugins are allowed to be non-responsive
before being terminated." [1]
MITIGATION
It is recommended that users of Firefox upgrade to version 3.6.6,
either by downloading it from the vendor's website [2] or by
selecting "Check for updates" from the Help menu.
REFERENCES
[1] Firefox 3.6 Release Notes
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6.6/releasenotes/
[2] Downloads
http://firefox.com/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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