Google has released a new security update on the Stable channel, bringing Chrome to version 131.0.6778.204/.205 for Windows and Mac and 131.0.6778.204 for Linux.
This update addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, ensuring enhanced safety for users. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming days and weeks.
Highlighted Security Fixes
The latest Chrome release includes fixes for five vulnerabilities, of which four were reported by external researchers.
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Below is a detailed breakdown, including links to official CVE entries for further reading:
| Severity | CVE ID | Description |
| High | CVE-2024-12693 | Type Confusion in V8 |
| High | CVE-2024-12694 | Out of bounds memory access in V8 |
| High | CVE-2024-12695 | Use after free in Compositing |
| High | CVE-2024-12695 | Out of bounds write in V8 |
In addition to addressing externally reported vulnerabilities, Google’s internal security teams have implemented various fixes stemming from audits, fuzzing, and other proactive initiatives.
These efforts are critical in preventing bugs from reaching the stable release channel. Tools such as AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, and libFuzzer aid in detecting and resolving these issues early in the development cycle.
To protect users, bug details and CVE links are restricted until most users are updated. If a vulnerability involves a third-party library widely used across other projects, details may be withheld until those projects also issue fixes.
To ensure you are protected, update your Chrome browser to the latest version.
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