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chroniker
May 11 2005, 11:52 AM
Just read this at eWeek.com.

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Firefox users are urged to disable JavaScript immediately as a temporary workaround. Additionally, Mozilla recommends that the browser's software installation feature be disabled. This can be done by unchecking the "Allow web sites to install software" box, which can be found by selecting Options on the Tools menu and then Web Features.


As a rule I don't panic when I hear "vulnerability", but coming from eWeek concerning Firefox, one never knows, does one?
TCH-Bruce
May 11 2005, 12:10 PM
That was already announced in the forums a couple of days ago by TCH-Thomas.

http://www.totalchoicehosting.com/forums/i...showtopic=19396

I read it again yesterday at Times Online.
stevevan
May 11 2005, 12:29 PM
Curious...if you have specific sites entered in the box that are allowed to install software, will ANY site be allowed or just the sites that you have listed?
TCH-Thomas
May 11 2005, 12:31 PM
Only the sites that are listed.
chroniker
May 11 2005, 12:33 PM
QUOTE(TCH-Bruce @ May 11 2005, 12:10 PM)
That was already announced in the forums a couple of days ago by TCH-Thomas. 

http://www.totalchoicehosting.com/forums/i...showtopic=19396

I read it again yesterday at Times Online.
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Missed the post, my bad. blush.gif
stevevan
May 11 2005, 12:38 PM
sweatdrop.gif I think I'm safe, then! I've only got 3 sites listed.
TCH-Thomas
May 11 2005, 12:59 PM
QUOTE(TCH-Steve @ May 11 2005, 07:38 PM)
sweatdrop.gif  I think I'm safe, then!  I've only got 3 sites listed.
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Keep in mind though that if you visit a site that has a extension you wanna/need to install, it will probably need to be in this list. wink.gif
stevevan
May 11 2005, 01:08 PM
that's no problem...i can keep tabs on what's being installed on my computer!
abinidi
May 11 2005, 01:12 PM
Is it sufficient to only uncheck the "allow web sites to install software" button, or do I really need to disable Java Script when I surf the web? My work uses Java Script all over in our products, so I have no choice but to leve JS on when I'm using a work application.
TCH-Bruce
May 11 2005, 01:15 PM
I like running with scissors too! So I have not disabled my Javascript either! lol.gif
Serpentine
May 11 2005, 01:29 PM
Might as well run with them Bruce. Doesn't look like you need them for anything else. tongue.gif
TCH-Thomas
May 11 2005, 02:33 PM
sly.gif
stevevan
May 11 2005, 02:41 PM
QUOTE(Serpentine @ May 11 2005, 02:29 PM)
Might as well run with them Bruce.  Doesn't look like you need them for anything else.  tongue.gif
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Ouch! laugh.gif What a "sharp" comeback! Nothing like "poking" a little fun at Bruce! (Ok...I'll stop.)
chroniker
May 11 2005, 03:42 PM
What did I get started? smile.gif
stevevan
May 11 2005, 05:23 PM
It's ok. Sometimes it's good to be a bit paranoid and remind people!
TCH-Bruce
May 11 2005, 07:54 PM
QUOTE(Serpentine @ May 11 2005, 02:29 PM)
Might as well run with them Bruce.  Doesn't look like you need them for anything else.  tongue.gif
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I'm not offended, it's a true statement. goof.gif
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