Fellow Linux admins-
If you're using Firefox for its enhanced security over Chrome, or are using the Tor browser for privacy, then you'll want to continue reading about the high-impact vulnerabilities present in current versions and how malicious threat actors can exploit them. The Extended Support versions have also received significant updates against known security threats, ensuring that those relying on long-term support versions remain secure.
You'll also learn about a significant security vulnerability, CVE-2025-0291, discovered in Google Chrome that could enable remote hackers to gain unauthorized access to impacted systems.
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Stay safe out there,
Dave Wreski
LinuxSecurity Founder
FirefoxThe DiscoveryEleven security flaws - three classified as high-impact - were recently identified in the widely used Mozilla Firefox web browser. |
ChromeThe DiscoveryA significant security vulnerability, CVE-2025-0291, has been discovered in Google Chrome. This flaw arises from a type confusion issue within the V8 JavaScript engine, which could potentially allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system. |
