Earlier this month, Microsoft unveiled Edge 135 in the Stable Channel, marking a significant update for users. Shortly after this release, Microsoft rolled out several minor patches aimed at addressing bugs and enhancing security. Now, the latest iteration of Edge, version 135.0.3179.85, has arrived with additional improvements.
This update introduces two notable fixes, along with two critical security patches. Among the resolved issues is a glitch where the initial setup experience was unable to successfully display the welcome page, as well as an error that caused the Copilot icon to vanish on devices governed by specific policies.
Update Details
Below is the changelog detailing the improvements in this new version:
- Resolved an issue preventing the first-run experience (FRE) page
edge://welcome-new-devicefrom opening correctly, leading to an error message that remained on screen.- Fixed a problem that might have resulted in the disappearance of the Copilot icon from the toolbar when the HubsSidebarEnabled policy was activated.
Security Enhancements
This update also incorporates essential security enhancements. Here are the details of the two security vulnerabilities addressed:
- CVE-2025-3619: A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Codecs of Chrome prior to version 135.0.7049.95, which allowed remote attackers to exploit heap corruption via specially crafted HTML pages.(Chromium security severity: Critical)
- CVE-2025-3620: A ‘use after free’ vulnerability related to USB in Chrome prior to version 135.0.7049.95, enabling potential exploitation of heap corruption via intentional HTML page manipulations.(Chromium security severity: High)
To ensure your Microsoft Edge is up-to-date, navigate to edge://settings/help. Additionally, the browser will provide a notification on the toolbar for any pending updates.
Future Enhancements
In conjunction with this patch update, Microsoft recently launched a new feature known as Copilot Vision. This innovative addition allows Copilot to analyze the content of your tabs, offering users tailored guidance and supplementary information. Furthermore, Microsoft is working on replacing the Edge’s built-in PDF reader with an Adobe-developed solution, promising improved functionality in upcoming releases.
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