A new security vulnerability detected in Mozilla Firefox has been closed with the new update released.
Security vulnerabilities are an inevitable reality in every software we use. In fact, no software is perfect, so from time to time, vulnerabilities may arise that malicious people can exploit. Now, a serious security vulnerability has emerged affecting users of Mozilla Firefox.
In fact, the emerging security vulnerability was quickly closed and the new update of Mozilla Firefox was released, but many people who use the browser are generally hesitant to update their browser. This is exactly why Mozilla Mozilla Firefox users should install the latest update quickly says.
What does the new security vulnerability cause?
The vulnerability is caused by a type of error called “use-after-free”, called CVE-2024-9680. This error occurs after the system memory is freed. is still trying to access this memory. Such a situation not only allows the software to malfunction, but also allows malicious people to infiltrate the system and run malicious software.
What makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous is that it is a “zero-day” vulnerability. Zero-day vulnerabilities are vulnerabilities that are discovered before developers can notice and update them. Although not every zero-day vulnerability can be exploited, Mozilla states that they have received reports that this particular vulnerability is actively used. Although it is not yet known exactly who carried out these attacks or how widespread they are, the seriousness of the situation necessitates users to install the new update as soon as possible.
How to update Mozilla Firefox?
- To update your browser, open the browser on your computer, then go to Settings.
- Go to Firefox Updates under the General tab or search for “Firefox Updates” at the top of the page.
- Click Check for Updates.
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