Mozilla Firefox Version 124.0 Released with Security Updates

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 124.0 to the release channel.  Firefox ESR was updated to Version 115.9.

The update includes eleven security updates of which six (6) are rated high, four (4) are rated moderate, and one (1) is rated low.

High

#CVE-2024-2605: Windows Error Reporter could be used as a Sandbox escape vector

#CVE-2024-2606: Mishandling of WASM register values

#CVE-2024-2607: JIT code failed to save return registers on Armv7-A

#CVE-2024-2608: Integer overflow could have led to out of bounds write

#CVE-2024-2614: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 124, Firefox ESR 115.9, and Thunderbird 115.9

#CVE-2024-2615: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox 124

Moderate

#CVE-2023-5388: NSS susceptible to timing attack against RSA decryption

#CVE-2024-2609: Permission prompt input delay could expire when not in focus

#CVE-2024-2610: Improper handling of html and body tags enabled CSP nonce leakage

#CVE-2024-2611: Clickjacking vulnerability could have led to a user accidentally granting permissions

Low

#CVE-2024-2612: Self referencing object could have potentially led to a use-after-free

New

• Caret browsing mode now also works in the PDF viewer. (Learn more)

• In Firefox View, open tabs can now be sorted by either recent activity or tab order. Recent activity is the default setting.

• Firefox now populates the Windows taskbar jump list more efficiently, which should allow for a smoother overall browsing experience.

• Firefox on Mac now uses the macOS fullscreen API for all types of fullscreen windows. This should better match the expected macOS user experience for fullscreen spaces, menubar and the Dock.

• As of Firefox 124, Qwant's availability has been expanded to all languages in the France region along with Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

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. If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

References

• Security Updates
• Release Notes
• Rapid Release Calendar
• ESR Release Notes

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update

 

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

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Reader was updated to version 23.008.20604 for Windows and Acrobat was updated to version 24.001.20604.  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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Microsoft March 2024 Security Updates

 

The Microsoft March 2024 security updates have been released and consist of 59 new patches. In addition, 5 non-Chromium updates are included, bringing the total number of CVEs to 64.

Of the CVEs released, 2 are rated critical and 57 are rated important in security. At the time of release, none of the CVEs are listed as being publicly known or under active attack.

The security updates apply to the following products, features and roles: Microsoft Windows and Windows Components; Office and Office Components; Azure; .NET Framework and Visual Studio; SQL Server; Windows Hyper-V; Skype; Microsoft Components for Android; and Microsoft Dynamics.

See the list of KBs at the bottom of the page at March 2024 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft for information regarding known issues with the security updates as well as the CVEs with FAQs, Mitigations and/or Workarounds. For specific information on Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2, see KB5035853.  For Windows 10, Version 22H2 see KB5035845.

Recommended Reading:   See Dustin Childs review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The March 2024 Security Update Review.

Additional Update Notes:

• 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
• Windows 10

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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