Firefox 8.0.1 bypasses UAC and SRP

Posted on December 14, 2011 by johndball

This is my ticket I opened with Mozilla:

Title: With the release of Firefox 8.0.1, Firefox bypasses Windows Software Restriction Policy (SRP).

Problem: With Firefox 8.0.0 – (and previous), Firefox conformed to the policy set forth in SRP. In addition to the fact that Firefox completely ignores Windows SRP, Firefox also ignores Windows User Account Control. Standard, non-admin, accounts are able to install Firefox without administrative privileges. When the user executes the Firefox installer, Windows UAC prompts the user to elevate to install the program. If the user clicks “no” the Firefox installer continues past UAC and installs the program in the user’s %appdata%\local folder instead of the %programfiles% (if the user were to elevate). Any other program would have ceased the installation if not elevated.

I haven’t seen any other software:

  • Ignore SRP and continue to run
  • Bypass UAC and continue to install

The threads I created about this topic can be viewed here:
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/904524
https://secure.dslreports.com/forum/r26654801-Firefox-ignores-UAC-and-software-restriction-policies

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iOS 5 and jailbreak: some stuff works, other stuff doesn’t

Posted on October 19, 2011 by johndball

I spent about 45 minutes yesterday backing up my iPhone’s data, making a list of essential installed Cydia apps, and upgrading to iOS 5. Afterwards, I spent 5 hours reinstalling and testing previously used Cydia apps. So far a lot of things work well and a lot of things are very broken. About half of my installed Cydia apps in iOS 4.2.1 only work in iOS 5. It should also be noted that some programs I deem essential, Winterboard for example, are currently in development for iOS 5 and some apps have beta releases out that work with iOS 5. I’ve also noticed that iTunes background sync causes the phone to crash and respring.

As of this posting the jealbreak for iOS 5 is tethered only.

With the very fast paced changes this list is surely to be outdated within the coming days/weeks but here are some jailbroken apps that work and don’t work on my 3GS with links to betas (if available).

These apps work for me or are developer certified as iOS 5 ready:
Activator 1.5.7 – iOS 5 READY
Action Menu 1.2.5 – iOS 5 READY
AskToCall 1.1
AttachmentSaver 1.4.0
Bolt 0.6
ConfirmSMS 1.2
Fast Copy 1.0
FirewallIP 2.02 – iOS 5 READY
GuizmoDNS 1.0.3

These apps sometimes work and may crash or function in a limited capacity:
Cydia – sometimes closes randomly, doesn’t save username/pass
Mail Enhancer 2.4.1 – functions for the most part and works well enough
ToneFXs 2 Pro (all versions) – functions partially, some sounds play while others don’t
Winterboard 0.9.3900-1 (beta) (installed via SSH or manual transfer with ifunbox)
http://www.ipad2iphone5.com/download-winterboard-0-9-3900-1-for-ios-5

These apps don’t work and either don’t function or cause springboard to crash:
EZDecline 1.1 – doesn’t function, no crashing so far
LockInfo Icons 1.4 – doesn’t function, no crashing so far
Mail SureSend 1.0.0-2 – doesn’t function, won’t allow mail to send
Remove Background 1.0-1 – crashes, causes device to respring
PhotoAlbums+ for iPhone/iPad 3.0.0.3-1 -  doesn’t function

Updates:
Winterboard has been officially released for iOS 5 and is available via Cydia.

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Great Mississippi River Balloon Race (2011)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by johndball

This past weekend my family and I traveled to Ferriday, La and spent Saturday night and Sunday with my sister, Denae, and her husband, Lance. They invited us out to the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race in Natchez, Mississippi.

We had a wonderful time! Check out the video taken from my iPhone and as soon as Denae gets her hi-res images online I’ll post a link to those as well.

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New about me page

Posted on September 29, 2011 by johndball

FINALLY!

About time I update the about me page. It still lacks a picture, of me, but that is coming soon.

http://www.johndball.com/meeeeee/

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If you haven’t noticed already I’m slimming down my site. No more bulky space-hogging content (like myself). I’ve decided to take my site with me around the track when I run.

Hope you enjoy the slimmer look!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by johndball | Leave a comment