Mozilla Firefox Version 136.0.4 Released with Critical Security Update

   Mozilla sent Firefox Version 136.0.4 to the Release Channel.  Firefox ESR was updated to versions 128.8.1 and115.21.1.

The update includes one security update rated critical.

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  For non-English versions, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

Release Notes

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Mozilla Firefox Version 136.0.3 Released with Update

     Mozilla sent Firefox Version 136.0.3 to the Release Channel.

Fixed

• Significantly improved responsiveness on TikTok by improving the speed of date formatting. (Bug 1954323).

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  For non-English versions, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

Release Notes

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader Optional Update

 

Adobe is releasing an optional hotfix patch for Acrobat and Acrobat Reader that addresses some important bug fixes.

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Acrobat and Reader were updated to version 25.001.20435 for Microsoft Windows and version 25.001.20438 for Macintosh.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.  

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

Release Notes

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Mozilla Firefox Version 136.0.2 Released with Updates

  Mozilla sent Firefox Version 136.0.2 to the Release Channel.

Fixed

• Fixed a bug where "Cookies and site data" and "Temporary cached files and pages" were unexpectedly enabled after updating to Firefox 136 for users with "History" and/or "Site settings" set to clear on shutdown in previous versions. (Bug 1952564).

Affected users already on Firefox 136 can disable these settings in "Privacy & Security".

• Fixed an issue where the Primary Password prompt appeared in unexpected situations. (Bug 1946121).
• Fixed visibility issues with radio buttons on dark backgrounds. (Bug 1951930).
• Fixed high CPU usage on Windows when the screen was locked or the laptop lid was closed. (Bug 1924932).

Web Platform

Disabled support for the CookieStore API due to compatibility concerns. The API will be enabled later once the compatibility issues have been addressed.

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  For non-English versions, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

Release Notes

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Pale Moon Version 33.6.1 Released with Security Update

  Pale Moon has been updated to version 33.6.1.  This is a security, bugfix and stability update.

Important: Mac and FreeBSD builds will be updated soon. They are currently not yet ready due to builder absence.

Changes/fixes:

• Simplified some WASM code generation in the Ion JIT compiler.
• Fixed a crash in loading external resource maps.
• Disabled potentially unsafe attempts at recovering JIT operations.
• Fixed some minor linking issues in about:rights.
• Updated the embedded emoji font to fix incorrect display of some of the wheelchair emoji.
• Security issues addressed: CVE-2025-1934 (*DiD).

Notes:  *DiD This means that a fix is "Defense-in-Depth": It is a fix that does not apply to a (potentially) actively exploitable vulnerability in Pale Moon, but prevents future vulnerabilities caused by the same code, e.g. when surrounding code changes, exposing the problem, or when new attack vectors are discovered.

Pale Moon includes both 32- and 64-bit versions for Windows: Pale Moon for Windows downloads.

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Pale Moon menu at the upper left of the browser window.  Select About Pale Moon > Check for Updates.

Release Notes
Release Cycle

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Microsoft March 2025 Security Updates

 

The Microsoft March 2025 security updates have been released and consist of 56 new CVEs to Microsoft products.

Of the Microsoft CVEs released, 6 are rated critical and 50 are rated important in security. At the time of release, one is listed as being publicly known and six under active attack.

The security updates apply to the following products, features and roles: Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, Azure, .NET and Visual Studio, Remote Desktop Services, DNS Server, and Hyper-V Serve.

See the list of KBs at the bottom of the page at March 2025 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft for information regarding known issues with the security updates.

Recommended Reading:   See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The March 2025 Security Update Review.

Additional Update Notes:

• Windows 10 End of Support -- On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will reach end of support. See the Windows 10 blog for How to prepare for Windows 10 end of support by moving to Windows 11 today.
• MSRT -- The Malicious Software Removal Tool is now run on a quarterly basis rather than monthly.  See Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. 
• Servicing Stack Updates -- Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Latest Cumulative Updates (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Windows updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are also available via search for the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems, please see Windows 10 Home and Pro and Windows 11 Home and Pro.
• Windows Update History:  Windows 11

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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Mozilla Firefox Version 136.0.1 Released with Updates

  Mozilla sent Firefox Version 136.0.1 to the Release Channel.

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where a cookie size limit caused problems with website cookie management when using the CookieStore API. This could cause login and other state-related issues. (Bug 1950565).
• Fixed an issue where Control/Command+L did not focus the address bar in new windows. (Bug 1947723).

Update: To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu, then pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  For non-English versions, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

Release Notes

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update with Security Updates

 

Adobe is releasing an update with bug fixes and new features for end users described in the New features summary as well as security updates for Acrobat and Reader. 

The security updates provide mitigations for vulnerabilities described in the security bulletins of Reader and Acrobat.

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are being updated to version 25.001.20432.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.  

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

Release Notes

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update

 

Adobe is releasing an update with new features and bug fixes for Acrobat and Reader. 

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Acrobat and Reader were updated to version 25.001.20428.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.  

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

Release Notes

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Mozilla Firefox Version 136.0 Released with Security Updates

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 136.0 to the release channel.  Firefox ESR was updated to Versions 115.21 and 128.8.

The update includes fifteen security updates of which eight (8) are rated high, five (5) are rated moderate and two (2) are rated low. The security updates can be reviewed here.

New features include an updated sidebar, the option for vertical tabs layout and more.  For Linux users, Firefox is now available on ARM64 (AArch64), with installation options via APT and tarballs. Flatpak support is coming soon.

To review all of the new features, changes and fixes, see the Release Notes.

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu and pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

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