7.8 Enable Extension Update

Information

This feature configures Firefox to prompt when updates are made available.

Rationale:

Security updates ensure that users are safe from known software bugs and vulnerabilities.

Impact:

None - This is the default behavior.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set extensions.update.enabled to true:

Type about:config in the address bar

Type extensions.update.enabled in the filter

Ensure the setting is set as prescribed.

OR

Open the mozilla.cfg file in the installation directory with a text editor

Add the following lines to mozilla.cfg:

lockPref('extensions.update.enabled', true);

Default Value:

True

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4299

Item Details

Category: RISK ASSESSMENT, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|RA-5, 800-53|SI-2, 800-53|SI-2(2), CSCv7|3.5

Plugin: Unix

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