Recently-patched Firefox bug exploited against Tor browser users. (therecord.media)
from TheOne@lemmy.blahaj.zone to technology@lemmy.world on 14 Oct 2024 23:46
https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/17522247

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AsudoxDev@programming.dev on 15 Oct 2024 04:24 collapse

The CVE-2024-9680 vulnerability is described as a “use-after-free” flaw, which occurs when a program tries to access memory that has already been released or freed. Memory corruption bugs like this are often used to attack browsers, potentially giving attackers control over the service or further access to the system.

R… ru. Rst… rust

errer@lemmy.world on 15 Oct 2024 05:46 next collapse

Do you need oil tin man?

Draconic_NEO@lemmy.world on 16 Oct 2024 08:47 collapse

No he needs a good run through the sandblaster.

lnxtx@feddit.nl on 15 Oct 2024 10:30 collapse

You are welcome to rewrite Firefox and its Gecko engine.

pc486@sh.itjust.works on 15 Oct 2024 17:47 collapse

Mozilla invented Rust to rewrite the rendering engine. Read the history of Servo and bring a tissue to cry into.