Home / Technology / Firefox 158 Arrives with AI and Major Security Patch
Firefox 158 Arrives with AI and Major Security Patch
14 Oct
Summary
- Firefox 158 features AI-powered form filling for faster user experiences.
- This update includes over 75 security vulnerability fixes for enhanced safety.
- New version introduces JPEG XL image format support for better compression.
The latest release, Firefox 158, is now available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android users. This update builds upon the recent Nova design, integrating technical advancements such as the AI-driven Smart Windows feature. This new tool aims to expedite form completion for users, although its rollout is gradual.
Significant improvements have also been made to PDF handling. Firefox 158 now generates more accessible PDF files and rectifies several rendering issues. Furthermore, support for the JPEG XL image format has been added, offering superior image compression capabilities compared to older formats while maintaining high quality.
Mozilla has addressed a substantial number of security flaws in this release, with 77 vulnerabilities patched. Notably, 30 of these are classified as high-risk, including several use-after-free exploits and vulnerabilities that could allow sandbox escapes. External researchers contributed significantly to identifying these issues.
Updated Firefox ESR versions, including 153.5.0 and 115.43.0, are also available. The latter has extended support for older operating systems until March 2027.
