Firefox 3.5.3 Warnings


  1. Posts : 1,031
    Windows 7 x64
       #1

    Firefox 3.5.3 Warnings


    Is anyone else getting the warnings from Firefox about add-ons concerning Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant or Windows Presentation Foundation?

    It keeps poping up when I use Firefox 3.5.3.

    https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/blocklist/

    Last listing.

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    Just found another thread in Security, but it doesn't explain what is going on.
    Last edited by Saltgrass; 18 Oct 2009 at 20:05. Reason: New information
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  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Funny, I just came across an article on Lifehacker today referring to that very thing.
    Firefox Now Auto-Blocks Microsoft .NET Extensions - Firefox - Lifehacker
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  3. Posts : 1,557
    XP, Seven, 2008R2
       #3

    yes, I also got the warning. Firefox automatically disabled a Microsoft plugin, which I think is a good idea for security. I do not want any useless plugins and/or add-ons in my Firefox browser.

    More info here:

    Mozilla said:
    Add-ons Blocklist

    This page lists blocklisted add-ons that should no longer be used with Mozilla products.


    • Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant and Windows Presentation Foundation, all versions, for all applications. Reason: remote code execution vulnerability (see bug 522777).
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  4. Posts : 1,557
    XP, Seven, 2008R2
       #4

    Apparently it's been taken off the blocklist (well...it's still listed on the site but it's not blocked anymore in the browser).

    So I re-enabled it. I figured if someone really wants to hack my browser, have at it. I'm up for a challenge.
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