Google fixes another actively exploited Chrome vulnerability, patch ASAP
Take action: Update your Chrome and Chromium browsers (Opera, Brave, Edge) as soon as possible. The vulnerability is already being exploited, so it's just a matter of time before your vulnerable browser stumbles on the exploit. Don't delay, the update is trivial and all your tabs are reopened automatically.
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Google has released a security update for their Chrome browser, fixing a high-severity zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-4671 (CVSS score 8.8). This vulnerability, classified as a "use-after-free" issue, affects the Visuals component responsible for rendering and displaying content in the browser.
A use-after-free flaw arises when a program continues to use a memory pointer after the associated memory has been freed, potentially leading to various security issues, such as data leakage, code execution, or system crashes.
The vulberability is actively exploited by hackers on the internet.
Google has fixed this vulnerability in the following updates:
- Windows/Mac: Version 124.0.6367.201/.202
- Linux: Version 124.0.6367.201
For users of the ‘Extended Stable’ channel, the fix will be available in version 124.0.6367.201 for Mac and Windows, with updates rolling out over the next few days to weeks.
Chrome users should update Chrome and Chromium based browsers (Opera, Brave, Edge...) as soon as possible.
