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* The .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 is not offered via Mozilla's "Check Now" Dialog. It seems the only way to obtain 1.1 is via [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cecc62dc-96a7-4657-af91-6383ba034eab Microsoft hotfix update] | * The .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 is not offered via Mozilla's "Check Now" Dialog. It seems the only way to obtain 1.1 is via [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=cecc62dc-96a7-4657-af91-6383ba034eab Microsoft hotfix update] | ||
* Upon running Firefox with a new profile on a .NET 4.0 system alongside Framework Assistant 1.1, Firefox will start up with 1.1 in a state to be installed. It prompts the user to restart Firefox. Can you confirm why we are putting the extension in this position? I would have expected the 1.1 hotfix update to place the extension in an installed state and set initially as Enabled. | * Upon running Firefox with a new profile on a .NET 4.0 system alongside Framework Assistant 1.1, Firefox will start up with 1.1 in a state to be installed. It prompts the user to restart Firefox. Can you confirm why we are putting the extension in this position? I would have expected the 1.1 hotfix update to place the extension in an installed state and set initially as Enabled. See screenshots. | ||
* The only viable method of removal for the .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 extension is through applying the update patch. | * The only viable method of removal for the .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 extension is through applying the update patch. | ||
Screenshots of the issue: | |||
* [http://www.grabup.com/uploads/0b6250c511e59fa1deb103ced1a83d93.png screen 1 of Extension Tab] | * [http://www.grabup.com/uploads/0b6250c511e59fa1deb103ced1a83d93.png screen 1 of Extension Tab] | ||
* [http://www.grabup.com/uploads/e7878b7c0d3aed42a3260ba2498c3e88.png screen 2 of Installation Tab] | * [http://www.grabup.com/uploads/e7878b7c0d3aed42a3260ba2498c3e88.png screen 2 of Installation Tab] | ||
Revision as of 23:16, 18 June 2009
Testing of the .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 from Microsoft
Summary
The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 update, pushed through the Windows Update service to all recent editions of Windows in February 2009, installs the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant Firefox extension without asking your permission.
This update adds to Firefox one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities present in all versions of Internet Explorer: the ability for websites to easily and quietly install software on your PC. Users may wish to remove this extension with all due haste.
Unfortunately, Microsoft in their infinite wisdom has taken steps to make the removal of this extension particularly difficult - open the Add-ons window in Firefox, and you'll notice the Uninstall button next to their extension is grayed out.
Microsoft recently published a hotfix (i.e, .Net Framework Assistant 1.1) available here which allows you to safely uninstall and or disable the extension.
Testplan
Mozilla will assist with the testing of Firefox and the latest uninstaller patch of .Net Framework Assistant 1.1. This will be an extension via Add-Ons Manager
Test Environment:
- Windows XP SP3 (Build 2600)
- Windows 7 (Build 7100)
- Windows Vista (Build 6000)
- Firefox 3.0.11
- Firefox 3.5rc2 build 2
- Firefox 3.0.11 MajorUpdate Firefox 3.5rc2
Test-cases:
- Download and apply the .NET Framework 1.1 Assistant update
- Run Each Firefox version above
- Verify Disabling of extension
- Verify uninstalling of extension
- Verify removal of extension upon reboot
- Verify "Check Now" dialog upon installation of Firefox 3.5 (must have .NET Framework Assistant 1.0 pre-installed first)
Areas not covered:
- The functionality of the .NET Framework Assistant 1.1 Extension
Test Results
| Windows OS | .NET Version | Framework Assistant Version | Firefox Version | Firefox Build ID | Result |
| XP SP3 (Build 2600) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| XP SP3 (Build 2600) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.5RC2 build 2 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090616 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| XP SP3 (Build 2600) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 -> 3.5RC2 Build 2 (via "betatest") | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090616 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) --> Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| Vista (Build 6000) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| Vista (Build 6000) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.5RC2 build 2 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090615 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| Vista (Build 6000) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 -> 3.5RC2 build 2 (via "betatest") | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) & Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.0; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090615 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| 7 (Build 7100) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.5RC2 build 2 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090616 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| 7 (Build 7100) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
| 7 (Build 7100) | 3.5.30729 | 1.1 | 3.0.11 -> 3.5RC2 build 2 (via "betatest") | Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) --> Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1) Gecko/20090616 Firefox/3.5 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729) | PASS |
Detailed Results
- The .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 is not offered via Mozilla's "Check Now" Dialog. It seems the only way to obtain 1.1 is via Microsoft hotfix update
- Upon running Firefox with a new profile on a .NET 4.0 system alongside Framework Assistant 1.1, Firefox will start up with 1.1 in a state to be installed. It prompts the user to restart Firefox. Can you confirm why we are putting the extension in this position? I would have expected the 1.1 hotfix update to place the extension in an installed state and set initially as Enabled. See screenshots.
- The only viable method of removal for the .Net Framework Assistant 1.1 extension is through applying the update patch.
Screenshots of the issue:
