Mozlla Firefox Version 67.0.4 Released With Another Security Update

Rapidly following the critical security update two days ago addressing an actively-exploited vulnerability, Mozilla sent Firefox Version 67.0.4 to the release channel today. Also released was Firefox ESR Version 60.7.2.  Both version updates comprise one security update rated high.

High

• CVE-2019-11708: sandbox escape using Prompt:Open

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox."  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

References

• Common questions after updating Firefox
• Security Updates
• Release Notes
• Rapid Release Calendar

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Microsoft Cummulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809

Microsoft has released a cumulative update with non-security improvements and fixes for Windows 10 Version 1809.  The update includes a large number of quality improvements.  There are also several "known issues" in the update, with the one most helpful to know before updating as follows:

Symptom:

We are investigating reports that a small number of devices may startup to a black screen during the first logon after installing updates.

Workaround:

To mitigate this issue, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete, then select the Power button in the lower right corner of the screen and select Restart. Your device should now restart normally.

We are working on a resolution and will provide an update in an upcoming release.

To view the improvements and features and review the other known issues, see the following:  4501371 (OS Build 17763.592)

To download and install this update, go to Settings > Update and Security >  Windows Update and select Check for updates.

If you are using Windows Update, the latest SSU (KB4504369) will be offered to you automatically. However, to get the standalone package for the SSU update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...

Mozilla Firefox Version 67.0.3 Released With Critical Security Update

Mozilla sent Firefox Version 67.0.3 to the release channel today. Also released was Firefox ESR Version 60.7.1.  Both version updates comprise one critical security update.

Critical

• CVE-2019-11707: Type confusion in Array.pop

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox."  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

References

• Common questions after updating Firefox
• Security Updates
• Release Notes
• Rapid Release Calendar

Remember - "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
May the wind sing to you and the sun rise in your heart...