Mozilla/Fiefox/Netscape vulnerability

[malcore]

http://secunia.com/mozilla_products_arbitrary_memory_exposure_test/

[pop pop]

Interesting...the first test run actually crashed FireFox 1.02 returning an error that the memory instruction could not be executed. After restarting (which took a while, all subsequent tests did read the memory confirming (I presume) the vulnerability in FireFox 1.02.

The temporary solution, disabling JavaScript, is a bit problematic. Not with doing it, more with the need for it.

Thanks for the link, Malcore.

[PrntRhd]

The update is already on the way, Firefox 1.03RC is on 5th release candidate, no added features in this one but it has a fix for last week's announced bug:
http://www.techweb.com/wire/security/160502235

Also note a Mozilla suite update is also on the way for the same issues.

[Whyzman]

malcore, you have that GQ look...always good to see your face around here! :D