Windows 7: Mozilla/Foxfire - Insecure Java Plugin in Firefox

Jacee · 20 Apr 2010

Mozilla is disabling older versions of the Java Deployment Toolkit plugin for Firefox users, in a bid to block attacks against a newly-discovered Java security hole that attackers have been exploiting of late to install malicious code.

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And more info here for both IE and FF users http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/886582

not so gray matter · 20 Apr 2010

Noticed this a few days again when my Java Plugin stopped. It doesn't effect most java functions though

CarlTR6 · 20 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by notsograymatter

Noticed this a few days again when my Java Plugin stopped. It doesn't effect most java functions though

If you update, you will be good to go.

Corrine · 20 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6

Quote: Originally Posted by notsograymatter

Noticed this a few days again when my Java Plugin stopped. It doesn't effect most java functions though

If you update, you will be good to go.

In fact, you need to update to SE 6u20 if you haven't yet. Best method is offline and watch for any pre-checked toolbar offers.

hubris · 20 Apr 2010

only steal good from firefox wil work on it for teh oters.

From a hack site posted 19th.

shudders at mention of t'bars..

It's a must to keep up to date and notify others of any news.

not so gray matter · 20 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Corrine

Quote: Originally Posted by CarlTR6

Quote: Originally Posted by notsograymatter

Noticed this a few days again when my Java Plugin stopped. It doesn't effect most java functions though

If you update, you will be good to go.

In fact, you need to update to SE 6u20 if you haven't yet. Best method is offline and watch for any pre-checked toolbar offers.

Yeah, I'm updated to 20, just thought I'd mention that the developer's toolkit and whatever they disabled a few weeks ago didn't affect functionality on average java sites.

Corrine · 20 Apr 2010

Got it! Thanks, I wondered if I'd notice anything since I disabled the update 20 Toolkit.

CarlTR6 · 20 Apr 2010

I have noticed any ill effects. I did notice that one cannot uninstall that addon; one can only disable it.

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