Google Chrome 122 Update Addresses Critical Security Vulnerabilities

Google has recently unveiled Chrome 122, a significant milestone for the widely used web browser.

The most recent release, compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, includes a set of crucial security patches and novel functionalities that enrich the user’s experience and guarantee their safety.

Chrome version 122 addresses critical vulnerabilities and raises the bar for browser security standards.

It introduces advanced security features designed to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in the browser, ensuring a more secure browsing experience for users.

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Google Chrome 122 Critical Security Fixes

Chrome version 122 comes with significant security enhancements. This update addresses 12 security vulnerabilities, some classified as highly critical.

  • CVE-2024-1669: Out-of-bounds memory access in Blink.
  • CVE-2024-1670: Use after free in Mojo.
  • CVE-2024-1671: Inappropriate implementation in Site Isolation.
  • CVE-2024-1672: Inappropriate implementation in Content Security Policy.
  • CVE-2024-1673: Use after free in Accessibility.
  • CVE-2024-1674: Inappropriate implementation in Navigation.
  • CVE-2024-1675: Need for more policy enforcement in Download.
  • CVE-2024-1676: Inappropriate implementation in Navigation.

The security updates implemented involved fixing various vulnerabilities, such as out-of-bounds memory access in Blink and addressing use-after-free errors in Mojo and Accessibility, along with other similar issues.

Google has acknowledged the researchers who discovered the vulnerabilities, showing their commitment to working closely with the cybersecurity community to enhance Chrome’s security.

Chrome version 122 has advanced security features and significant enhancements over its predecessors.

The latest version is available globally across all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

The update will be gradually rolled out to users over the next few days or weeks, depending on their location and device.

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Divya

Divya is a Senior Journalist at GBhackers covering Cyber Attacks, Threats, Breaches, Vulnerabilities and other happenings in the cyber world.

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