, The Register 2005-05-09
Security researchers have discovered two unpatched vulnerabilities in Firefox, the popular alternative web browser. The security bugs affect even the latest version of Firefox (version 1.0.3) and create a means for attackers to seize control of vulnerable systems using cross-site scripting attacks.
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Firefox exploit targets zero day vulns
2005-05-09
TJ (4 replies)
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Firefox exploit targets zero day vulns
2005-05-10
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Firefox exploit targets zero day vulns
2005-05-10
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Firefox exploit targets zero day vulns
2005-05-11
Coldman (2 replies)
Coldman (2 replies)
It's only natural for security vulnerabilities to be discovered in internet applications, it's the nature of the beast, after all.
As more users migrate to Firefox I can see it becoming more secure, rather than loosing it's security-by-obscurity tag. I can see this happening because, as Firefox is open source and more and more experienced and amateur developers alike turn to it for browsing and tinkering. The source code will be under constant scrutiny from those with an interest in protecting their environment. It's not a case of "This is our product and you'd better use it for everything, regardless of what's going on under the hood or how ridiculously insecure it is" anymore. Now it's more like, "well check out this browser over here, it's currently much more secure than IE, easier to use and more flexible. Plus you can download the source code and go over it with a fine-tooth comb, if that's what takes your fancy".
Hope this makes some sort of deranged sense to someone.
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