Unusual Behavior of Firefox 3.5.1 When Handling Javascripts

July 19, 2009 · Filed Under Internet Technology · 4 Comments 

After updating to Firefox 3.5.1, we have observed some rather unusual and annoying behavior of Mozilla Firefox. The 3.5.1 version does seem to have a difficulty handling some javascripts. We have seen our Firefox 3.5.1 browser go “nuts” by resizing windows unexpectedly. Even without moving anything (no mouse movement, just staring at our monitor) the window restores down or minimizes.

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Download Firefox 3.5.1 Update Free and Fix a Critical Vulnerability

July 18, 2009 · Filed Under Internet Technology · 3 Comments 

A few days ago, Mozilla announced the free Firefox 3.5.1 update. The free download is available via Firefox itself (under HELP -> Check for Updates submenu) or the Mozilla Firefox website. This update addresses a critical vulnerability found in Firefox 3.5 – the MFSA 2009-41 described as “Corrupt JIT state after deep return from native function”. Read more