Why should we update our browsers?
While you are reading this post, I know that your browser is not updated. This is because you are not aware of the impact that it might cause to your system or organization.
In October 2022, Google fixed 7 Chrome zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by threat actors.
CVE-2022-3723
CVE-2022-1096
CVE-2022-0609
CVE-2022-2856
CVE-2022-1364
CVE-2022-2294
CVE-2022-3075
Google Chrome recommended to update the web browsers to block exploitation attempts.
In October 2022, Microsoft has released several fixes for the Microsoft Edge Stable versions.
Details:
Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Version 107.0.1418.26). This update contains the fix for CVE-2022-3723, reported by the Chromium team as having an exploit in the wild.
Microsoft has also updated Microsoft Edge Extended Stable Channel (Version 106.0.1370.61), which contains the fix to CVE-2022-3723.
Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Version 107.0.1418.24), which incorporates the latest Security Updates of the Chromium project.
Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Version 106.0.1370.34), which incorporates the latest Security Updates of the Chromium project.
Microsoft has recommended to update to the newest version.
In March 2022, Firefox fixed 2 vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-26485 and CVE-2022-26486) under attack.
Firefox recommended to upgrade to Firefox 97.0.2, Firefox ESR 91.6.1, Firefox for Android 97.3.0, Focus 97.3.0 to block exploitation attempts
As we might see, the web browsers could have several vulnerabilities and also could be exploited by the threat actors to steal users’ data or data from different entities such as corporation, government and so on.
In order to avoid that, there are some recommendations to follow.
Recommendation:
Monitor your browser if there is any update information.
You could also subscribe to the security blog or webpage of the organization owning the browser so you can get information about different update issues.
Update your browser always when the update is available.
Bangaly Koita is a Cyber Security Analyst and researcher working for Radarcs Cyber Security in Vienna-Austria. As a passionate in cyber security, he writes articles to share his knowledge and experience to the vast community of IT but in general Cyber Security.
