Web browsers...exploits shifting..none for IE this month, but FF and Saf have a few

[YeOldeStonecat]

Now that other browsers are gaining popularity....with Firefox continuing it's popularity climb..and Safari appearing on more computers with or without the end users knowledge (thanks to being snuck in with iTunes)...

According to this months PCWorld.....
No new reported exploits and patches needed for IE this month...
But Firefox had 5x critical security vulns...javascript based.... releasing 2x updates this month.
And Safari needing to patch 13 holes this month..affecting both OS X users, as well as XP and Veeesta users.

[greEd]

Yes, with rising popularity its a given that exploits for a browser will rise exponentially. What really matters is how the developers react to exploits involving their software.

As you can see Firefox had 5X security vulns reported this month and released updates in a timely manner.Whereas you have Internet Explorer sitting around with unpatched vulns dating back to 2006.
http://www.frsirt.com/english/Unpatched ... lities.php

Software is going to have bugs and security vulnerabilities, what matters is how a company reacts to those problems.

Also, a nasty 0-Day was revealed yesterday for IE.
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/1529

[CableDude]

Thanks Cat.