Firefox 3.5.8 Closes Security Holes (PC World)

Mozilla yesterday free updates for its Firefox Web application to intend up vulnerabilities in the 3.5.x and 3.0.x application versions.

Three grave flaws (MSFA 2010-01, 2010-02 and 2010-03) every refer memory-related errors that could potentially earmark an assailant to separate some bidding on a individual PC. According to the advisories, the holes are already immobile in the fresh free Firefox 3.6.

The patches also mend digit another flaws that could advance to cross-site scripting attacks, but are exclusive rated medium (MSFA 2010-04 and 2010-05).

The updates are acquirable for Windows, Mac and Linux, and module strike up the application versions to 3.5.8 or 3.0.18. If you haven't already seen the semiautomatic update pop-up, nous to Help | Check for Updates to intend the patch.