Google Chrome, the widely-used web browser, faces a significant security threat that could impact millions of users globally. The Indian government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high severity warning regarding this potential vulnerability.
According to a statement dated March 8 from CERT-In, Google Chrome has multiple vulnerabilities that could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on users' systems.
The vulnerabilities stem from errors within the FedCM component, out-of-bounds memory access, and inappropriate implementation in V8, as outlined in the bulletin. Attackers could exploit these weaknesses by sending specially crafted web pages to targeted systems.
The bulletin specifies that successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to arbitrary code execution or a DoS attack. The affected versions of Google Chrome include those preceding 122.0.6261.111/.112 for Windows and Mac, and 122.0.6261.111 for Linux.
However, there's reassuring news as Google has acknowledged the security flaw and is deploying a fix. The company announced that the new version, 122.0.6261.111/.112 for Windows and Mac, and 122.0.6261.111 for Linux, will be available for users in the coming days and weeks.
To update your Google Chrome browser, follow these steps:
Open Google Chrome on your Windows, Mac, or Linux device. Click on the three dots located on the right-hand side of your screen, then select "Settings." In the Settings menu, click on the three horizontal stripes on the top left corner of your screen and navigate to "About Chrome." Google Chrome will automatically search for the latest update and download it if available. If an update is installed, you will be prompted to restart your device.You can register the location of your home on Google Maps, know the process