Firefox 128 Security Overhaul: Major Vulnerabilities Squashed, Users Rejoice!

Mozilla fixes Firefox Android’s tapjacking issue in version 128, preventing sneaky permission hijinks.

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Published: July 9, 2024 4:43 pmAdded: July 9, 2024 at 9:51 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Firefox 128: Because who needs smooth scrolling when you can have a rollercoaster of security patches? With 14 CVEs, it’s like Mozilla is playing cybersecurity whack-a-mole, and the moles are winning!

Key Points:

  • Firefox 128 fixes 14 security vulnerabilities.
  • High-impact issues include tapjacking on Android and memory safety bugs.
  • Moderate-impact bugs range from pointerlock issues to memory corruption in the WebGL API.
  • Low-impact problems address handling of SameSite cookies and CSP violations.
  • Reported vulnerabilities cover a wide array of components, from clipboard access to thread creation.

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