OBS Studio 33.0.0 Release Candidate 2 fixes browser and plugin issues
The second release candidate for OBS Studio 33.0.0 addresses critical crashes in Windows browser migration and fixes virtual camera installation paths.
Summary
The OBS Studio team has released the second release candidate for version 33.0.0. This update focuses on resolving bugs introduced in earlier beta stages, specifically targeting Windows browser migration crashes, incorrect virtual camera paths, and security issues regarding local file handlers in browser sources. It also includes developer improvements for libobs and plugin management.
Technical improvements in RC2
- Fixed a crash in the Windows browser migration code caused by unicode characters in plugin paths.
- Resolved incorrect paths in virtual camera installation scripts.
- Fixed a security issue where the browser local file handler could be invoked from a remote page via an insecure context.
- Improved libobs builds by fixing failures when core modules are disabled.
- Updated the Plugin Manager to hide warning icons for legacy plugins.
Why it matters
The upcoming 33.0 release introduces a major overhaul to plugin loading and a significant CEF update, making this release candidate crucial for testing stability before the final rollout.
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