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Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted"

From	"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
Newsgroups	alt.comp.software.firefox
Subject	Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted"
Date	2025-03-16 15:09 +0100
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On 2025-03-15 16:02, Richmond wrote:
> Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> writes:
> 
>> Carlos E.R. wrote:
>>
>>> Notice that Mozilla did not do anything. Simply when you create or
>>> buy a certificate, it is created with an expiration date. And that
>>> date will eventually arrive.
>>
>> But most products using certificates have a mechanism to allow
>> updating certificates, indeed Firefox can update the certificates used
>> to trust websites, but it seems the certificates to trust add-ons are
>> separate from that mechanism.
> 
> Did they ever disclose the name of the certificate? or maybe it is kept
> secret for some reason. I couldn't find out.

I read about it somewhere, but did not pay attention.

<https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/root-certificate-expiration>

«On March 14, 2025, a root certificate used to verify signed content and 
add-ons for various Mozilla projects, including Firefox, will expire. 
Without updating to Firefox version 128 or higher (or ESR 115.13+ for 
ESR users, including Windows 7/8/8.1 and macOS 10.12–10.14 users), this 
expiration may cause significant issues with add-ons, content signing 
and DRM-protected media playback.

If you don’t update, Firefox features that rely on remote updates will 
stop working, and your installed add-ons will be disabled. DRM-protected 
content, such as streaming services, may also stop playing due to failed 
updates. Additionally, systems dependent on content verification could 
stop functioning properly.»

<https://superuser.com/questions/1886138/add-mozillas-root-certificate-to-older-firefox-instead-of-expired-on-march-14-2>

It appears this certificate is baked into the code. You have to find the 
new certificate in the sources of an updated firefox, then replace the 
certificate in the sources of the old version, and recompile.

So that's why Mozilla says you have to update FF and does not offer to 
update the certificate instead.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

Thread

Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 20:06 -0700
  Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Reiner Schug <schugo@schugo.de> - 2025-03-15 04:17 +0100
  Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Frank Miller <miller@posteo.ee> - 2025-03-15 04:42 +0100
    Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 21:56 -0700
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Reiner Schug <schugo@schugo.de> - 2025-03-15 06:01 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 22:05 -0700
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 22:03 -0700
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-03-15 14:21 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2025-03-15 14:44 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-03-15 14:39 +0000
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Richmond <dnomhcir@gmx.com> - 2025-03-15 15:02 +0000
            Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 06:04 -0500
            Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-03-16 15:09 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Stan Brown <the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm> - 2025-03-15 11:23 -0700
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 05:57 -0500
    Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Dave Royal <dave@dave123royal.com> - 2025-03-15 06:57 +0000
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-03-15 13:06 +0000
  Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2025-03-15 07:55 +0100
    Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-15 13:36 -0500
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Frank Miller <miller@posteo.ee> - 2025-03-15 19:45 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" None <none@none.none> - 2025-03-15 14:43 -0500
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Frank Miller <miller@posteo.ee> - 2025-03-15 21:15 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-15 16:07 -0500
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 21:24 -0500
            Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-17 13:12 -0500
              Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-18 01:42 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-18 11:41 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-18 23:28 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-18 23:41 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-18 23:59 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-19 13:46 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Reiner Schug <schugo@schugo.de> - 2025-03-19 21:08 +0100
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-19 20:43 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-20 09:31 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-20 13:25 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-20 21:39 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-21 02:11 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-21 11:53 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-21 13:46 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Reiner Schug <schugo@schugo.de> - 2025-03-22 14:50 +0100
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-22 13:40 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Reiner Schug <schugo@schugo.de> - 2025-03-22 20:59 +0100
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-22 15:13 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-23 10:27 -0500
                Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-22 04:40 -0500
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "David E. Ross" <nobody@nowhere.invalid> - 2025-03-15 18:03 -0700
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Frank Miller <miller@posteo.ee> - 2025-03-16 03:19 +0100
            Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-15 23:45 -0700
              Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 20:31 -0500
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2025-03-15 21:20 +0100
    Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-15 12:25 -0700
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "R.Wieser" <address@is.invalid> - 2025-03-15 21:24 +0100
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" The Real Bev <bashley101@gmail.com> - 2025-03-15 23:40 -0700
      Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 06:09 -0500
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-16 09:57 -0500
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-03-16 15:11 +0000
            Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" jetjock <jetjock@unkown.com> - 2025-03-17 13:06 -0500
        Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" "David E. Ross" <nobody@nowhere.invalid> - 2025-03-16 09:13 -0700
          Re: Suddenly all extensions are deemed "corrupted" gym <no_one@example.net> - 2025-03-16 20:25 -0500

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