Mozilla Patches Security Hole
On Friday, the team released a configuration change that resolves the problem by explicitly disabling the use of the shell external protocol handler. Instructions on administering the patches can be found on the foundation's site.
The organization has noted that it will continue efforts to release secure products and respond quickly when security vulnerabilities are identified in its software.
It has also announced that future versions of Mozilla Firefox will include automatic update notifications, which will make it easier for users to be alerted to security fixes.