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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0024.3
Firefox 3.5.x and 3.6.x updated
24 March 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Firefox 3.6.15 and prior
Firefox 3.5.17 and prior
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Provide Misleading Information -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, April 22 2011
Reference: ASB-2011.0025
Revision History: March 24 2011: Referenced ASB about Comodo RA compromise
March 23 2011: Added FF3.5.x
March 23 2011: Initial Release
OVERVIEW
Mozilla has released an update to Firefox 3.6.x and 3.5.x trunks.
IMPACT
The update blacklists several compromised SSL certificates. [1]
MITIGATION
Upgrade Firefox to the latest version.
For 3.6.x - 3.6.16
For 3.5.x - 3.5.18
REFERENCES
[1] Release Notes
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6.16/releasenotes/
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.
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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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