Firefox 2 and 1.5 security updates released

By Robert Vamosi
Staff Writer, CNET News

Share
- Digg
- Del.icio.us
- Reddit
- Facebook
- Google
- Newsvine
- Yahoo! Bookmarks
- Twitter
- Stumbleupon
E-mail
Print

Related Stories: Security flaws found in fix for Firefox, SeaMonkey
March 6, 2007; Mozilla issues security updates
December 20, 2006

Mozilla on Monday released security updates for Firefox 2 and Firefox 1.5. Security updates for Firefox 1.5 will be available only until April 24, 2007, when Mozilla will stop supporting the earlier version. Mozilla is encouraging current 1.5 users to upgrade to 2.0 soon. Current users of Firefox 2.0 and 1.5 will receive an automatic update notification and will need to reload the browser for the changes to take effect. Changes in this update patch a flaw in the FTP protocol used by Firefox.

It has been reported that a specially-coded FTP server could use this vulnerability to perform a rudimentary port-scan of machines inside the firewall. Mozilla says the vulnerability by itself poses no danger, but information about an internal network may be revealed and become useful to an attacker should there be other vulnerabilities present on the network. This update was first tested in beta release by Mozilla a few days ago.

See more CNET content tagged:
Firefox 2.0, Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, security update

Add a Comment (Log in or register) 6 comments

Getting slower...
by mattumanu March 21, 2007 6:02 AM PDT: Must be the singularity they installed, it's a drag on the system. Firefox is now almost unusable on my system, and my system isn't underpowered at all.

Terrible update Mozilla.; Reply to this comment View all 2 replies
Processing

No probs here...
by close5828 March 21, 2007 9:26 AM PDT: Seems to work fine here... XP SP2 Home + FF2; Reply to this comment View reply
Processing

Yes, slower ...
by trialmanager March 22, 2007 1:18 PM PDT: ... I confirm that with the version 2.0.0.2 my system became unbearable, with FF taking in all the CPU cycles and internet pages taking almost 10 seconds to load. I reverted to FF 1.5 and to Seamonkey and then I regained my previous prime surfing capability. A did uninstalled the 2.0.0.2 and reinstalled it but couldn't get it working properly. Then, instead of uninstalling 2.0.0.2, I installed 1.5 over the 2.0.0.2 and everything runs smoothly. I wonder how they managed to kill such a good browser. My OS is the XP Pro 1,024 MB of RAM; Reply to this comment

Latest tech news headlines

IBM invests in business partners' training
Posted in News - Business Tech by Colin Barker

October 11, 2008 5:01 PM PDT
Navy charters kite-powered cargo ship to deliver equipment
Posted in Military Tech by Mark Rutherford

October 11, 2008 11:03 AM PDT
FCC report negates free Internet interference claims
Posted in News - Wireless by Michelle Meyers

October 11, 2008 10:41 AM PDT
See all headlines

Resource center from News.com sponsors

You Need The Speed of Norton 2009

Introducing Norton Internet Security™2009

With one-click, one-minute install, under 8MB of memory usage and fewer, shorter scans, it's the fastest security suite anywhere. Norton. Smart Security, Engineered for Speed. Get a FREE trial today!

The Fastest Security Suite Anywhere

Experience the revolutionary Norton Internet Security™ 2009. With Norton™ Insight, a new feature, you get precision security that targets only at risk files for fewer, faster, shorter scans

Win a Trip to Space!*

Enter the Blast Off with Norton Sweepstakes for your shot at a trip to space. You could experience being fast and weightless, just like the new Norton 2009. *No purchase necessary; click for full details.

FREE Trial!

Act now to get your FREE trial of Norton Internet Security 2009. Try it for the protection. Love it for the speed

Norton Safe Web NEW!

A community-based system that rates web site safety

Norton Labs NEW!

Users can download new security technologies and share input directly with developers. Help us shape our future products!

RSS Feeds

Add headlines from CNET News to your homepage or feedreader.

More feeds available in our RSS feed index.

Inside CNET News

Scroll Left Scroll Right

News - Business Tech
IBM invests in business partners' training
A business development fund aims to encourage its largest partners to take up more skills training around data centers.
Gallery
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week
Military Tech
Navy charters kite-powered cargo ship to deliver equipment
The use of this new breed of sailing ship could reduce fuel costs by 20 to 30 percent, according to the ship's owners.
Coop's Corner
Ellison's mantra: Spend, baby, spend
It may be hell out there, but Oracle's chief tells shareholders the company still intends to shop for more acquisitions.
Video
Sprint launches Xohm WiMax
News - Wireless
FCC report negates free Internet interference claims
Report from commission engineers boosts plan to auction spectrum for free wireless Internet by dismissing concerns it would interfere with existing providers' signals.
Video
Talking with Newt Gingrich on tech, bailout
News - Politics and Law
President signs broadband data collection bill
The Broadband Data Act encourages wider collection of information regarding nationwide access to broadband.
News - Cutting Edge
Academics sink teeth into Yahoo search service
Yahoo hopes its Build Your Own Search Service program has piqued the interest of academic researchers. Next stop: start-ups.
Gallery
Photos: Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano
Crossfade
Crooked Fingers, 'Phony Revolutions': Free MP3 of the Day
Download a free MP3 of "Phony Revolutions" courtesy of CNET Download Music.
Green Tech
Urban wind power inspired by ancient Persia
The shape of urban wind power continues to morph. The latest twist come from Windation, a company with a design inspired by centuries-old "wind catchers."