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Google Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Chrome

Google has released a new update for its Chrome browser, addressing two high-severity vulnerabilities.

The Stable channel has now been updated to version 130.0.6723.116/.117 for Windows and Mac and version 130.0.6723.116 for Linux.

The update will be rolled out to users over the next few days or weeks, and a complete list of changes is available in the Chrome Log. 

In addition to the Stable channel, the Extended Stable channel has also been updated to 130.0.6723.117 for Windows and Mac.

This update similarly aims to enhance security and performance over time.

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Security Fixes and Rewards

This update includes two significant security fixes reported by anonymous external researchers.

These vulnerabilities, classified as “high-severity,” involve a “use after free” flaw, potentially allowing an attacker to exploit memory management issues. Details of these vulnerabilities are as follows:

CVE IDSeverityComponentReported ByDate Reported
CVE-2024-10826HighFamily ExperiencesAnonymous2024-09-29
CVE-2024-10827HighSerialAnonymous2024-10-23

To protect users, access to bug details and links may be restricted until most users have updated their browsers to the latest version.

Additionally, Google may continue to withhold information if the vulnerability exists in third-party libraries that other projects depend on and if those projects have not yet addressed the issue. 

Google has expressed its gratitude to the security researchers who contributed to identifying these vulnerabilities and preventing them from reaching a stable release.

Users are advised to update their Chrome browser when the new version becomes available to protect them against these vulnerabilities.

Google provides resources on how to switch release channels for those interested in doing so.

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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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