Google releases Chrome update that fixes zero-day vulnerability
By MYBRANDBOOK
Reinforcing its efforts to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability used by threat actors in attacks, Google has released Chrome 98.0.4758.102 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
"Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2022-0609 exists in the wild," Google said in a security advisory released. It further states that the Chrome update will roll out over the coming weeks. However, it is possible to install the update immediately simply by going into the Chrome menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
The browser will also automatically check for new updates and install them the next time you close and relaunch Google Chrome.
The zero-day bug fix, tracked as CVE-2022-0609, is described as a "Use after free in Animation" and was assigned a High severity level. This vulnerability was discovered by Clément Lecigne from Google's Threat Analysis Group. Attackers commonly exploit use after free bugs to execute arbitrary code on computers running unpatched Chrome versions or escape the browser's security sandbox.
Without sharing any additional information regarding these incidents or technical details about the vulnerability, Google said they have detected attacks exploiting this zero-day.
"Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix," Google added.
In addition to the zero-day, the Google Chrome update fixed seven other security vulnerabilities, all but one classified as 'High' severity.
With this update, Google has addressed the first Chrome zero-day since the start of 2022.
Because this zero-day is known to have been used by attackers in the wild, is it strongly recommended that everyone install today's Google Chrome update as soon as possible.
The latest version of X helps prevent deepfakes on social medi
To combat deepfakes and shallowfakes, Elon Musk revealed a new update t...
India and Namibia collaborate on a payment system similar to U
Once operational, the platform will enable digital transactions in Namibia,...
Sebi issues show-cause notices to six Adani group firms
Sebi issued show-cause notices to six Adani Group firms, including Adani ...
Microsoft to build a new data centre to support Thailand's tec
Microsoft has revealed intentions to construct a regional data centre as w...
BEETEL TELETECH LTD.
GLOBUS INFOCOM LTD.
TVS ELECTRONICS LTD.
TALLY SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Dr. P D Vaghela
Dr PD Vaghela serves as the Chairperson of Telecommunications Regulato...
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Shailendra Katyal
Shailendra is instrumental in Lenovo achieving the no.1 position in PC...
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Sunil Gupta
Sunil Gupta is the Co-founder, Managing Partner & CEO of Yotta Infrast...
DRDO is India's largest and most diverse research organisation
DRDO is the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, with a vis...
C-DAC keeps India ahead in IT & Electronics R&D space
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is the premier R&...
BEL leveraging next generation technologies to keep the country ahead in Defence space
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry ...
R P TECH INDIA
R P Tech is recognized for its diverse products portfolio, value-add...
TECH DATA, A TD SYNNEX COMPANY
Tech Data Corporation was an American multinational distribution compa...
BEETEL TELETECH LTD.
: Beetel is one of the oldest and most reputed brands in the Industry,...