Evil side of Firefox extensions

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by StevieO, Mar 2, 2006.

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  1. StevieO

    StevieO Registered Member

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    http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2006/Mar/0016.html


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    You need to run a script to install an extension, and noscript blocks this so it isn't a problem. Firefox always warns when a source is trying to install an extension, so I don't see how this is a danger?

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  3. Rasheed187

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    That´s why I think all plugins/extensions for browsers like FF and Maxthon should be first tested (by pros) plus they should be available from only one central site. Good idea or not? :)
     
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  4. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Hello,
    This comes back to good old advice - download from reputable sources.
    Like addons.mozilla for instance...
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  6. Devil's Advocate

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    It's a danger only if there is some way to bypass the site whitelisting process
    and those are bugs that should be fixed. But so what, the same problems can exist for ActiveX where ways are found to install and run Activex despite your settings.

    The masses (even the 'knowledgable' masses here) have being edcuated that Activex = bad. Some might even know the reason why ActiveX is dangerous compared to say javascript which is less so.

    But the notion that Firefox extensions can be equally dangerous has not, I suspect trickled down to the masses yet. Anything bad an activeX control can do, a firefox extension can do as well......
     
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