Critical JavaScript flaw hits Firefox
Posted by: [NT] on: 02/26/2007 01:06 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ] · 1141 views
Mozilla has confirmed a potentially serious flaw in its open source Firefox browser.
Developer Michal Zalewski, who uncovered the flaw, described it as " seemingly pretty nasty, and apparently easily exploitable".
The vulnerability affects current versions of Firefox for all major PC platforms, according to Zalewski's report.
The use of a certain java script instruction can cause Firefox to crash, allowing an attacker complete access to a system and the ability to run malware remotely. More at Vnunet
Developer Michal Zalewski, who uncovered the flaw, described it as " seemingly pretty nasty, and apparently easily exploitable".
The vulnerability affects current versions of Firefox for all major PC platforms, according to Zalewski's report.
The use of a certain java script instruction can cause Firefox to crash, allowing an attacker complete access to a system and the ability to run malware remotely. More at Vnunet
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