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Installed version of Firefox unsupported.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17988 | DTBF003 | SV-19509r4_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of versions of an application which are not supported by the vendor are not permitted. Vendors respond to security flaws with updates and patches. These updates are not available for unsupported version which can leave the application vulnerable to attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mozilla FireFox Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-12-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-20617r5_chk ) |
|---|
| Method 1: View the following registry key: HKLM\Software\Mozilla\Mozilla Firefox\CurrentVersion Method 2: Run Firefox. Click the ellipsis button >> Help >> About Firefox, and view the version number. Criteria: If the Firefox version is not a supported version, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-18550r2_fix) |
|---|
| Upgrade the version of the browser to an approved version by obtaining software from the vendor or other trusted source. |