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Firefox 1.5 security update available

Firefox 1.5 security update available

Robert Vamosi Former Editor
As CNET's former resident security expert, Robert Vamosi has been interviewed on the BBC, CNN, MSNBC, and other outlets to share his knowledge about the latest online threats and to offer advice on personal and corporate security.
Robert Vamosi
A new for its popular Firefox Internet browser patches a total of eight security vulnerabilities. Computer security vendor Secunia rates the 1.5.0.1 update as critical for current and future Firefox users. Secunia reports the update includes fixes for the JavaScript engine and the ability to inject arbitrary XML and JavaScript code in "localstore.rdf."