In a significant development that has raised alarms among users worldwide, the Indian government has issued a security alert regarding vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. This warning, released by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on September 26, highlights critical issues that could potentially expose millions of users to security threats.
Chrome users on Windows and macOS need to be careful about accessing unknown files as the security risk can leave them vulnerable.
The security bulletin indicates that multiple vulnerabilities have been identified within Chrome, which could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause the application to crash. The vulnerabilities stem from several technical flaws, including Type Confusion in V8, Use after Free in Dawn, Integer Overflow in Skia, and inappropriate implementation in V8. Essentially, if an attacker successfully circumvents the system’s defenses, they could lure victims to malicious websites, posing significant risks.
Google Chrome Security Alert: Who Is At Risk
Users of Chrome on Windows, macOS, or Linux should take immediate precautions. Specifically, those running versions prior to 129.0.6668.70/.71 for Windows and Mac, as well as versions prior to 129.0.6668.70 for Linux, are particularly vulnerable.
Chrome Security Warning: What Should Users Do
To mitigate these risks, it is imperative for users to update their Google Chrome browsers to the latest version available. This can be easily accomplished by navigating to the three-dot menu in Chrome, selecting Settings, then About, and finally clicking on Update Chrome. Google has provided a detailed list of security fixes included in the stable channel update, allowing users to understand the nature of the vulnerabilities and the measures taken to address them.
