Security Updates for Firefox, Opera Browsers

[Nomad559]

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2006/04/security_updates_for_firefox_o.html

Mozilla has issued a new version of Firefox to fix multiple, serious flaws in the open-source browser, including at least five vulnerabilities that hackers could deploy on malicious Web sites to install malware if users visited the sites with vulnerable browsers.

The new versions of Firefox, v. 1.5.0.2, and v. 1.0.8, were issued as part of a massive upgrade that fixes 22 different security flaws in various Mozilla products, including the Thunderbird e-mail program and the Mozilla Suite.

If you are using Firefox 1.5 or later, you should receive a pop up window saying that an update has been downloaded and is ready to install. Firefox users who are still running the standard Firefox version (prior to 1.0.8 -- you can check which version by clicking on "Help" in the pull down menu and selecting "About Mozilla Firefox.") can update to v. 1.0.8 from Mozilla's FTP site.

I have the older version of Firefox installed on one of my PCs, and I have to say I like the newer model (v. 1.5.x) better (OK, I'm somewhat partial to the not-so-subtle auto-updating function.) Plus, this latest update seems to be playing especially nice with the Firefox extensions I have installed, whereas Firefox versions prior to 1.5.x always seem to need a day or two before some of my extensions work after an upgrade.


Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19631/

Frsirt
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2006/1356

[longship]

1. Thanks

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[Systematic Chaos]

2. I woke up this morning, got onto DU...

...and before the page could load in all the way a LARGE window opened up encouraging me to upgrade my Mozilla. It was quick and painless.

[nonconformist]

3. Firefox already updated itself for me! nt

[henslee]

4. If I dl 1.5.0.2 from site, I am afraid my bookmarks & scrapbk will vanish.

Anyone know how to reactivate "my download firefox upates" mode?

[Todd B]

5. You can update from the site and still keep your profile.

Just download the update to where ever you installed Firefox (C:\Program Files\Firefox, etc). Your profile is stored in your Documents and Settings folder.

If you "lose" your bookmarks during the upgrade, just start Firefox with the -p profile switch and find your profile in Documents and Settings/Application Data/Mozilla/Firefox/Profiles.

Alternatively, you can wait for the auto update (for version 1.5+). Mozilla staggers them, so you should get it in time.

[Feron]

7. To backup your bookmarks...

Go to Bookmarks -> Manage Bookmarks. Then select File->Export and choose which folder you want to save the bookmarks html file in.

Just import the file if FF loses them for any reason. I always feel that it is good to have my bookmarks backed up so that if something happens I don't have to recreate them.

I've never used the scrapbook thingie.

Your profile shouldn't be deleted even if you uninstall FF from your computer. I've uninstalled/reinstalled many times without a problem.

[walldude]

6. Mine came in last night...

People who are still using IE really need to switch, it's easier to use, less spyware less popups, just all around better browsing.

[riona]

8. thanks