Advance Notice: Security Updates for Java SE

The Sun Security Blog published the following update announcement:

"On November 3, 2009, Sun will release the following security updates:

• JDK and JRE 6 Update 17
• JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 22
• SDK and JRE 1.4.2_24
• SDK and JRE 1.3.1_27

The following Sun Alerts corresponding to these updates will be released following the availability of these updates.

• 269868
• 269869
• 269870
• 270474
• 270475
• 270476"

Sun Security Blog



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Firefox and Opera Browser Updates

Browser updates were released yesterday for Mozilla Firefox and today for Opera. Details and download links for both browsers follow:

Firefox 3.5.4

In addition to the security fixes listed below, the update to Firefox fixed several stability issues, added the ability to re-submit crash reports and addressed the issue where after using Clear Recent History some SSL sites would not load all images and styles without pressing reload.

To get the update, click Help -> check for updates.

Security Issues:

• MFSA 2009-64 Crashes with evidence of memory corruption (rv:1.9.1.4/ 1.9.0.15)
• MFSA 2009-63 Upgrade media libraries to fix memory safety bugs
• MFSA 2009-62 Download filename spoofing with RTL override
• MFSA 2009-61 Cross-origin data theft through document.getSelection()
• MFSA 2009-59 Heap buffer overflow in string to number conversion
• MFSA 2009-57 Chrome privilege escalation in XPCVariant::VariantDataToJS()
• MFSA 2009-56 Heap buffer overflow in GIF color map parser
• MFSA 2009-55 Crash in proxy auto-configuration regexp parsing
• MFSA 2009-54 Crash with recursive web-worker calls
• MFSA 2009-53 Local downloaded file tampering
• MFSA 2009-52 Form history vulnerable to stealing

Release Notes and Download: http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.5.4/releasenotes/


Opera 10.01

Opera users can obtain the update to version 10.01 by clicking "Help -> check for updates and following the prompts.

New users can download Opera from http://www.opera.com/browser/download/
Features: http://www.opera.com/browser/features/




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Windows 7 Launch = Success!

Hello, Windows 7!

Windows 7 Default Desktop, designed by Chuck Anderson

Although the Windows 7 launch events were scaled down from the Windows Vista launch, there was no less enthusiasm on the part of Microsoft employees, partners and Windows fans. If you missed the launch event, it is available at Microsoft PressPass.

The full video is 54:02 in length, but worth the time. I particularly enjoyed the demonstration by Brad Brooks, corporate vice president located around the 29 minute mark. Of course, Kylie, the little girl who won hearts around the world, made everyone smile when she introduced Steve Ballmer.

Kylie, from the Windows commercials, introduces
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at the launch event
in New York City on Oct. 22.
(Silverlight Required)

If you are in the market for a new PC, check what is available in Brandon’s Guide to Awesome New Windows 7 PCs. From there, move on to the refreshed Windows 7 web site, being sure not to miss the 7 days of Windows 7 savings .

Edit Note: As pointed out in the comments, if available in your country, the URL link for the "7 days of Windows 7 savings" offers will vary. The above link is to the U.S. site.

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