Possible Security Vulnerability at Root regarding Mozilla & Keychain

Hi, everyone. I just came across the following announcement from the Mozilla Security Blog. In it, they mention Apple and the Keychain. Apparently, among the trusted certificate authorities in Mozilla products is one certificate whose whereabouts are in question.

Removing the RSA Security 1024 V3 Root
http://blog.mozilla.com/security/2010/04/06/removing-the-rsa-security-1024-v3-ro ot/

I hope nobody perceives this notice as me yelling fire in a crowded theater, but I thought I would be remiss to not bring it to people's attention if there is a potential hole in our security. If anything, it can start a discourse and, if it is a legitimate threat, word will get to Apple faster. Also, moderators please move this thread if you feel it best serve us elsewhere.

You name it, I've had to maintain it., Mac OS X (10.6.2), What no Apple IIe avatar? WEAK!

Posted on Apr 9, 2010 8:27 AM

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Possible Security Vulnerability at Root regarding Mozilla & Keychain

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