Microsoft Edge can be annoying with its pop-ups asking people to use it instead of Chrome. But those of you who actually use the Chromium-based web browser have got some concerning news.
The Indian government has warned users about a major security issue concerning the Microsoft Edge web browser this week. The new security bulletin via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In gives the security warning a high rating.
Microsoft Edge Security Risk: What We Know
The security agency claims that the web browser from Microsoft has multiple security vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to cause denial of service conditions, remote code execution and bypass the security of your device and give them access to the data.
These vulnerabilities exist in Microsoft Edge due to Type Confusion in V8, inappropriate implementation in WebAssembly, out of bounds memory access in Dawn and Use after free in Dawn. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a specially crafted request on the targeted system,” CERT-In mentions in its notes.
The security bulletin also points out that the security issue is affecting Edge browser stable version prior to 126.0.2592.68. So, if you are using this version of Edge, we highly recommend you to update the browser right away.
Microsoft Edge Security Risk: What To Do Next
Microsoft has already issued a security bulletin for this issue, so we suggest you update the Edge browser on your PC and other devices right away. You can go to Microsoft Edge – Help And Feedback – About Microsoft Edge and you will automatically see the latest version installed on the device.
In the other news about Microsoft, the company has been forced to halt the process to release the controversial Recall feature with the newly launched Copilot Plus PCs in the market. Many people are worried about the feature tracking all their activities which raises a serious privacy red flag, and the company has decided to rework on the tool before it is launched.
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