Google patches Chrome critical and high severity vulnerabilities
Take action: Once more, Chrome and Chromium based browsers (Brave, Edge, Opera) need an update. Fortunately, the update is very easy, and you get all your tabs back after a restart of the browser. Don't delay, someone will find a way to exploit them soon enough.
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Google has released a Stable Channel update for Chrome Desktop, moving to version 127.0.6533.88/89 for Windows and Mac, and 127.0.6533.88 for Linux. This update, set to roll out over the next few days, includes several security fixes.
The update addresses three significant security vulnerabilities:
- CVE-2024-6990 (CVSS score 9.8): a flaw due to uninitialized use in Dawn
- CVE-2024-7255 (CVSS score 9.8): an out-of-bounds read issue in WebTransport,
- CVE-2024-7256 (CVSS score 9.8): an insufficient data validation issue in Dawn,
Fixed versions
- Version: 127.0.6533.88/89 for Windows, Mac; 127.0.6533.88 for Linux
- Release Date: July 30, 2024
Details on these vulnerabilities are restricted until a majority of users have updated to the latest version to prevent exploitation. Further information is available on the Chrome Security Page.
