Firefox 2.0.0.7 was just released - Security upgrade

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 18 Sep 2007 8:30 pm

Just as I was about to sign off for the night I ran a check for updates to Firefox and it's extensions. I was surprised to discover that Firefox 2.0.0.7 was just released today. The updater offered to perform an in-place upgrade, which went smoothly, as usual. All of my extension are still compatible.

This upgrade is to fix a serious vulnerability in the handling of hostile command lines addressed to the browser's "chrome," specifically by QuickTime Media-link files. I strongly recommend upgrading tonight or tomorrow. With Fx open, click on Help > Check for Updates.

Firefox is available for downloading here.

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 21 Sep 2007 4:08 am

I see that Firefox updates automatically on my computer. would I assume corrrectly that I am receiving the latest upgrades as you say?

Wiz Feinberg · Post by **Wiz Feinberg** » 21 Sep 2007 6:27 am

Randy Reeves wrote:I see that Firefox updates automatically on my computer. would I assume corrrectly that I am receiving the latest upgrades as you say?

No, you are incorrect Randy. Firefox only checks for updates automatically; it does not install them without user interaction. With Firefox open, go to Help > "Check for updates" and when you see that a new version is available let the update begin. Firefox will close, then re-open telling you that you now have the most recent version.

Go to Help > About Mozilla Firefox to see your current version (before and after).

Randy Reeves · Post by **Randy Reeves** » 21 Sep 2007 6:37 am

thanks.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 21 Sep 2007 10:48 am

Also, under Tools > Options > Advanced > Update you can check off some auto/manual update configurations and view your update history.