Attackers exploit Linux/OSX Firefox flaw
Attackers have developed code that exploits a recently patched flaw in the Firefox 1.5 browser.
The exploit could allow an attacker to take control of a Linux or OS X system running the browser.
The Mozilla Foundation has upgraded the severity rating for the flaw from 'moderate' to 'critical' and updated its security advisory about the bug.
Mozilla issued a security update last Thursday that repaired eight vulnerabilities. Most users have already upgraded to the latest version through the browser's auto-update feature.
The Thunderbird email application can also be affected, but only if users have changed the default settings to allow the execution of JavaScript.
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Attackers have developed code that exploits a recently patched flaw in the Firefox 1.5 browser.
The exploit could allow an attacker to take control of a Linux or OS X system running the browser.
The Mozilla Foundation has upgraded the severity rating for the flaw from 'moderate' to 'critical' and updated its security advisory about the bug.
Mozilla issued a security update last Thursday that repaired eight vulnerabilities. Most users have already upgraded to the latest version through the browser's auto-update feature.
The Thunderbird email application can also be affected, but only if users have changed the default settings to allow the execution of JavaScript.
here
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