Google releases Chrome update for Windows, Mac and Linux to fix a security issue
OR Google A high-severity security flaw in Chrome was detected and fixed. In a recent update of the apps for Windows, Mac and Linux, the company released the patch to put an end to the Use-After-Free (UAF) vulnerability, linked to the incorrect use of the program’s dynamic memory.
Google updates Chrome to contain security flaw
The patch comes with a fix for the flaw identified by the code CVE-2024-4671, which presents a high level of danger. The Use-After-Free breach was reported anonymously on May 7, 2024, and according to the online encyclopedia of Kasperskyexploits the incorrect use of dynamic memory during program execution.
“If a program does not clear the pointer to that memory after freeing a memory location, an attacker could exploit the error to hack the program,” the cybersecurity firm explains. In the article, the company also informs that these types of incidents can lead to data corruption, app failures and arbitrary code execution.
Google, however, did not reveal the details of the incident. Access was denied until most users updated their browsers to the latest version. Especially when you consider that the problem is already “out there,” according to the company.
“We will maintain the restrictions even if the bug exists in a third-party library on which other projects similarly depend, but has not yet been fixed,” the company’s explanation concludes.
Update released
The update was announced by the company last week and has already started rolling out to users — in tests of Canaltech, we managed to install the package on Windows on Monday (13th). In the notes, Google explains that the package is present in the following versions:
- Windows and Mac: 124.0.6367.201/.202;
- Linux: 124.0.6367.201.
To check if the new version has already been installed, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome menu;
- Go to “Help”;
- Click on “About Google Chrome”;
- Check whether Chrome is updated or not.
Chrome will also automatically check for new versions when you access the window. If it is enabled, the browser will begin updating. Otherwise, you will have to wait for the package to be released on your computer.
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