chrome: Government to Google Chrome users: Update your browsers right away – Times of India
Google has rolled out the second major update for Chrome browser. The update addresses a zero-day bug that the Indian government issued advisory for. Recently, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the IT ministry, issued a high severity warning for Google Chrome browser users. The warning is for the users who are using browser’s version prior to 99.0.4844.84. As per the warning, a vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
The advisory further reveals that “this vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to a type confusion error within the V8 JavaScript engine component. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted webpage, trigger type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and take control of the targeted system.”
To avoid any exploitation through the zero-day bug, the CERT-In wants Google Chrome users to update to version 99.0.4844.84.
What is a zero-day vulnerability
A zero-day vulnerability is a type of computer-software vulnerability that has been disclosed but still not patched. This makes it easy for hackers to exploit. Any vulnerability receives a zero-day rating when it is known to hackers and it is being actively exploited. To avoid such hacking attacks, it is important to keep your apps and devices updated.
How to update the Google Chrome browser on your PC
The advisory further reveals that “this vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to a type confusion error within the V8 JavaScript engine component. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted webpage, trigger type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and take control of the targeted system.”
To avoid any exploitation through the zero-day bug, the CERT-In wants Google Chrome users to update to version 99.0.4844.84.
What is a zero-day vulnerability
A zero-day vulnerability is a type of computer-software vulnerability that has been disclosed but still not patched. This makes it easy for hackers to exploit. Any vulnerability receives a zero-day rating when it is known to hackers and it is being actively exploited. To avoid such hacking attacks, it is important to keep your apps and devices updated.
How to update the Google Chrome browser on your PC
- Open Google Chrome browser on your device.
- Tap on the three-dot icon.
- Go to help.
- Tap on About Google Chrome.
- You will be able to see the version of your Chrome browser in the next window. If an update is available, will also be able to spot an update button.
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