The latest bug-fixing update for Firefox 149 fixes a bunch of issues across the browser and introduces new enterprise changes.
Recently released Firefox 149 has received a bug-fixing update with a bunch of patches to resolve various bugs. With today’s update, which is now available for everyone to download, Mozilla fixed incorrect page printing, generic error messages instead of specific error codes, crashes when using two-factor authentication, and more.
Here is the changelog:
- Fixed an issue where certain parts of web pages, such as drop-down menus and specific styles, did not appear correctly when printing.
- Fixed an issue where some website error pages displayed generic connection messages instead of the specific error code and description provided by the server.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when using certain security keys or WebAuthn features for two-factor authentication.
- Fixed an issue on Linux where the browser toolbar could become unresponsive to mouse clicks after dragging a tab when using Wayland.
- Fixed a layout issue where text inside certain graphics (SVG) appeared shifted or misaligned from its intended position.
- Fixed an issue where the “Send to device” option failed to work when used from the Open Tabs section in Firefox View.
For enterprise users, Firefox 149.0.2 brings the following:
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Introduced a new enterprise policy that allows administrators to directly manage and control AI-related features within Firefox.
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Fixed an issue where enterprise policies for the browser homepage and start page were not being applied correctly.
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Introduced a new enterprise policy that allows administrators to prevent the built-in VPN and IP protection features from being available to users.
Finally, Firefox 149.0.2 fixes five high-severity vulnerabilities. You can find them here.
You can download the browser from the official website, the Microsoft Store (Windows 10 and 11), or Neowin’s Software page. Full release notes are available here.
