What are the critical vulnerabilities in the Chrome 145 update?

The Chrome 145 update addresses three critical vulnerabilities found in graphics libraries: CVE-2026-3536 in Angle, CVE-2026-3538 in Skia, and CVE-2026-3537 in PowerVR.

How can I update Google Chrome to the latest version?

You can manually update Google Chrome by going to the 'Help' menu and selecting 'About Google Chrome'.

Are the security vulnerabilities in Chrome 145 actively exploited?

According to Google, none of the ten security vulnerabilities fixed in the Chrome 145 update have been exploited for attacks in the wild.

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Urgent: Chrome Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities

5 Mar

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Summary

Google released Chrome 145 with 10 security vulnerability fixes.
Three critical vulnerabilities were found in graphics libraries.
Updates are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Urgent: Chrome Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities

Google has issued an important security update for Chrome 145, addressing ten vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This release, pushed out on March 5, 2026, includes fixes for three critical security flaws located in graphics libraries, specifically Angle, Skia, and PowerVR. Nine vulnerabilities were reported by external security researchers, with the remaining one internally identified.

While Google states none of these vulnerabilities have been actively exploited in the wild, users are strongly advised to manually update their browsers. This can be done through the 'Help > About Google Chrome' menu. The update ensures protection against potential security breaches stemming from these previously unfixed issues, maintaining the integrity of user data and browser performance.