Bringing Rust Brotli to Edge Network Stack
Edge's network component now uses Rust Brotli, improving memory safety and security.
The Edge Security team replaced the C implementation of Brotli in Edge's network component with Rust Brotli. This migration enhances memory safety and offers significant architectural benefits, addressing untrusted input handling more effectively. The collaboration with the crate's maintainer was crucial for timely improvements, making the browser more resilient against potential vulnerabilities.
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