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Firefox 8 Sees Security Fixes, New Add-On Interface

09

Nov

2011

The Mozilla Foundation has released Firefox 8, the latest version of their web browser. This update notably fixes six security issues, three of which are critical. In addition, Firefox 8 adds a new interface for installing and removing add-ons. Users must clearly opt in to the installation of new add-ons, and will have clearer options […]

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Another certificate authority issues dangerous certficates

04

Nov

2011

Note: This story has been updated with commentary from Entrust at the bottom. Mozilla has announced they are revoking another intermediate signing certificate used by a registrar in Malaysia, DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. According to the post, DigiCert Sdn. Bhd. (not to be confused with US based DigiCert) had issued 22 weak certificates (RSA 512) to […]

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ROP chain for Windows 8

26

Oct

2011

Shortly after Microsoft’s release of Windows 8 Developer Preview, I read an article mentioning the mechanism to prevent ROP (Return Oriented Programming) on Windows 8 and the way to bypass it. Accordingly, I have experimented and provided a ROP chain which could be used for any ROP exploit codes on Windows 8. Let’s talk about […]

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