Microsoft Edge browser needs updation as CERT-In alerts users for vulnerabilities

CERT-In, which stands for Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is a part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. Recently it issued a warning regarding multiple security flaws in Microsoft Edge's Chromium-based browser, which has the potential to enable attackers to gain control of a compromised system. Nature of vulnerabilities CERT-In has identified several critical issues in the Edge's Chromium-based browser, including: Type confusion in V8: This is a flaw in the JavaScript engine which could lead to erratic behaviour and security breaches. As per the information, the attackers are capable of exploiting these vulnerabilities by convincing users to visit specially crafted web pages, which could lead them to malicious action-taking pages, without the knowledge of the victim. Recommendations by CERT-In CERT-In has advised the users to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft Edge to protect their systems.