Microsoft Improves Edge Browser with Fixes for Broken Extensions

The most recent public release of Microsoft Edge, version 130.0.2849.56, has undergone a minor update, introducing vital enhancements. This update includes crucial fixes for certain browser extensions that were previously non-functional, alongside essential security patches. If you’re experiencing issues with any extensions, be sure to update Edge to the latest version.

The official release notes for Microsoft Edge 130.0.2849.56 reveal that this update addresses an issue affecting extensions that utilize specific APIs, notably the chrome.storage.managed API. This API is part of the wider chrome.storage framework, designed to enable extensions to effectively manage user data and maintain their state.

The chrome.storage.managed API is specifically for extensions installed and overseen by system administrators on managed devices, meaning regular users are unlikely to face issues related to this particular bug.

Concerning security improvements, Microsoft Edge 130.0.2849.56 includes multiple Chromium security patches:

• CVE-2024-10229: An inappropriate implementation in Extensions within Google Chrome versions prior to 130.0.6723.69 permitted a remote attacker to circumvent site isolation using a specially crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
• CVE-2024-10230: Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome versions before 130.0.6723.69 enabled a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption through a manipulated HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
• CVE-2024-10231: Similar to the previous issue, Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome versions prior to 130.0.6723.69 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a modified HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

You can easily update your Microsoft Edge browser to the latest version by navigating to edge://settings/help. Alternatively, if you choose to stick with your current version, Edge will automatically perform updates in the background. For comprehensive release notes, you can access them here.

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