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Flaw found in Firefox

April 5, 2005 Hole found in popular open-source browser could release sensitive information stored in memory. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, open source, JavaScript, Web browser, memory

Two flaws found in Firefox

February 7, 2007 Pop-up blocker and phishing protection feature are vulnerable to attacks, according to SecuriTeam reports. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, pop-up blocker, phishing, attack, Web browser, Mozilla Corp.

Firefox update patches security holes

September 15, 2006 The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical." TAGS: flaw, patch management, Firefox, open source, Mozilla Corp., security, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Firefox gets a fresh security update

May 3, 2006 Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities. TAGS: security update, flaw, Mozilla Corp., attacker, Firefox, vulnerability, security, Web browser, open source

Hackers claim zero-day flaw in Firefox

October 1, 2006 Mozilla is investigating hacker claims that the Web browser has a serious flaw in the way it handles JavaScript. Photos: Hackers outline possible Firefox crack TAGS: Mischa Spiegelmock, Andrew Wbeelsoi, hacker, flaw, JavaScript, Firefox, presentation, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Web browser, security, video

Mozilla fixes risky Firefox flaw

March 23, 2005 The open-source browser maker rushes out a security patch for a previously unknown flaw and advises all users to update. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., flaw, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update

June 2, 2006 Update to popular open-source Web browser addresses a dozen security vulnerabilities, five of which are deemed critical. TAGS: Firefox, flaw, Mozilla Corp., security, open source, Web browser

Keeping pace in the browser business

June 10, 2005 Firefox claims a crown, but watch out for an old flaw. Also: With IE, Microsoft does a tab dance. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Opera Software, Web browser, Europe, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape fixes browser flaws

July 25, 2005 Updated version of Netscape 8 browser fixes a pair of "critical" security flaws that were previously disclosed and fixed in Firefox. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., security flaw, Time Warner Inc., flaw, Web browser, Firefox, security

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: flaw, phishing, Firefox, reader, London, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, electronics, open source, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC

Another denial-of-service bug found in Firefox 2

November 1, 2006 Mozilla downplays the issue, saying only minor problems have been found in the week after the browser's release. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, denial of service, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

New Firefox, Mozilla releases to fix bugs

September 15, 2005 Mozilla Foundation plans to release new versions soon to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other problems. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, flaw, Firefox 1.5, bug, beta, buffer-overflow, vulnerability, security, Web browser, fix, researcher, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Exploit turns up heat for Firefox flaw

February 8, 2006 Mozilla has patched the hole in the Web browser, but the public release of attack code means it's urgent that people apply the fix. TAGS: flaw, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, security

Attack code out for old Firefox bug

December 13, 2005 Publication of exploit code for older flaw underscores the need to keep browser software up to date. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., flaw, Firefox, Opera Software, Web browser, vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Attack code published for Firefox flaw

September 23, 2005 Computer code that could be used to attack Firefox, Mozilla Suite and Netscape users has been released on the Internet. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., attack, code, America Online Inc., Web browser, security

Firefox flaw raises phishing fears

January 7, 2005 Malicious hackers could exploit the bug to spoof a legitimate URL, security experts warn. Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw? TAGS: phishing, flaw, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, hacker, vulnerability, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, antivirus, security

Firefox update plugs 'critical' holes

July 27, 2006 A dozen vulnerabilities are addressed in latest update to the popular open-source Web browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, flaw, Web browser, security, open source

Firefox update kills security bugs, adds Mac support

April 14, 2006 Latest version of popular open-source Web browser includes fixes, adds expected support for Macs with Intel chips. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox 1.5, Firefox, security bug, flaw, vulnerability, Web browser, Apple Macintosh, open source, Apple Computer, security, Intel, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Fix in for Firefox bugs

September 21, 2005 Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, flaw, Web browser, open source, bug, patch management, security, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., PC

Firefox add-on Greasemonkey slips up

July 20, 2005 Popular extension contains flaw that could let an attacker access a user's files. "Neutered" update has been released. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., flaw, Firefox, extension, developer, blog, Web browser, security, post
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