I finally learned that apologize has only one p, not two.
:-p
I spell it that way quite a bit, hurray for built in spell checker
Ain't Firefox wunnerful!
Oh yeah!
You're lookin' at the person who has stumped the spell checkers on more than one occasion (darn it... 2 c's and 1 s, not 2 of each). I remember the spell checker in Works on my first computer back in '94 not being able to figure out 3/4 of my misspelled words.
I finally learned that apologize has only one p, not two.
:-p
I spell it that way quite a bit, hurray for built in spell checker
Ain't Firefox wunnerful!
National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA07-151A
Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: May 31, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mozilla Firefox
* Mozilla Thunderbird
* Mozilla SeaMonkey
* Netscape Browser
Other products based on Mozilla components may also be affected.
Overview
Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and derived products contain several
vulnerabilities. By taking advantage of one or more of these
vulnerabilities, an attacker may be able to take control of your
computer.
Solution
Upgrade to the latest versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey
Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.12, Firefox 2.0.0.4, Thunderbird
1.5.0.12, Thunderbird 2.0.0.4, SeaMonkey 1.0.9, and SeaMonkey 1.1.2
to correct these problems. Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and
SeaMonkey automatically check for updates by default.
Support for Firefox 1.5 is scheduled to end in June 2007. According
to Mozilla:
Firefox 1.5.0.x will be maintained with security and stability
updates until June 2007. All users are strongly encouraged to
upgrade to Firefox 2.
Disable JavaScript and Java
These vulnerabilities can be mitigated by disabling JavaScript and
Java. For more information about configuring Firefox, please see
the "Securing Your Web Browser" document. Netscape users should see
the "Site Controls" document for details.
Thunderbird disables JavaScript and Java by default.
Description
Mozilla products, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird
email application, contain a number of vulnerabilities. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to access your computer, run
programs that could cause your computer to crash, or gain control
of your computer. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities
by convincing you to visit a web site or read an HTML formatted
email message.
For more technical information, please see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA07-151A.
RE: I finally learned that
)
It took a lot of apologies, I can tell you. ;-)
RE: RE: RE: Ho!
)
I spell it that way quite a bit, hurray for built in spell checker
RE: RE: RE: RE: Ho!
)
Ain't Firefox wunnerful!
RE: RE: RE: RE: Quote
)
Well...that was good...but
)
Well...that was good...but now this will be better.
RE: RE: RE: RE: Quote
)
Oh yeah!
You're lookin' at the person who has stumped the spell checkers on more than one occasion (darn it... 2 c's and 1 s, not 2 of each). I remember the spell checker in Works on my first computer back in '94 not being able to figure out 3/4 of my misspelled words.
Kathryn :o)
Einstein@Home Moderator
RE: RE: RE: RE: Quote
)
National Cyber Alert System
Cyber Security Alert SA07-151A
Mozilla Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: May 31, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mozilla Firefox
* Mozilla Thunderbird
* Mozilla SeaMonkey
* Netscape Browser
Other products based on Mozilla components may also be affected.
Overview
Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and derived products contain several
vulnerabilities. By taking advantage of one or more of these
vulnerabilities, an attacker may be able to take control of your
computer.
Solution
Upgrade to the latest versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey
Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5.0.12, Firefox 2.0.0.4, Thunderbird
1.5.0.12, Thunderbird 2.0.0.4, SeaMonkey 1.0.9, and SeaMonkey 1.1.2
to correct these problems. Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and
SeaMonkey automatically check for updates by default.
Support for Firefox 1.5 is scheduled to end in June 2007. According
to Mozilla:
Firefox 1.5.0.x will be maintained with security and stability
updates until June 2007. All users are strongly encouraged to
upgrade to Firefox 2.
Disable JavaScript and Java
These vulnerabilities can be mitigated by disabling JavaScript and
Java. For more information about configuring Firefox, please see
the "Securing Your Web Browser" document. Netscape users should see
the "Site Controls" document for details.
Thunderbird disables JavaScript and Java by default.
Description
Mozilla products, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird
email application, contain a number of vulnerabilities. These
vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to access your computer, run
programs that could cause your computer to crash, or gain control
of your computer. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities
by convincing you to visit a web site or read an HTML formatted
email message.
For more technical information, please see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA07-151A.
References
* US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-151A -
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes -
* Securing Your Web Browser -
* Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories -
* Firefox - Rediscover the Web -
* Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox -
* The SeaMonkey Project -
* Mozilla Hall of Fame -
* Site Controls -
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Ain't it wunnerful the way
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Ain't it wunnerful the way they smash these vulnerabilities with prompt updates?
Yes, but to which OS these
)
Yes, but to which OS these Mozilla vulnerabilities refer? I am using Firefox, Mozilla and Seamonkey on Linux, Firefox and Netscape on WIN98SE.
Tullio
RE: Yes, but to which OS
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The Firefox updates are going out to Linux...Mac and Windows (including 98SE) all at the same time.
Mozilla Firefox Download page