CERT-In has recently issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome for desktop users. These vulnerabilities are considered high-risk and users are urged to take immediate action to protect their systems from potential exploitation.
The vulnerabilities are outlined in CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2024-0193 and impact Google Chrome versions earlier than 126.0.6478.114/115 on Windows and Mac, as well as versions earlier than 126.0.6478.114 on Linux. If left unaddressed, these flaws could pose serious risks.
The issues stem from various problems within the browser’s code, including Type Confusion in V8, Inappropriate Bounds Memory Access in Dawn, and Use After Free in Dawn. These issues could be exploited by a remote attacker who convinces a user to visit a specific website, allowing the attacker to execute malicious code on the victim’s system.
To mitigate these risks, CERT-In advises Chrome users to update their browsers to version 126.0.6478.114 or later, as Google has released patches to fix these vulnerabilities. Users should also enable automatic updates to ensure they receive the latest security patches promptly and should be cautious with unfamiliar links to avoid falling victim to phishing attempts.
It is crucial for all Google Chrome users to update their browsers promptly to prevent significant security threats like remote code execution and potential data breaches.
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