Urgent Chrome Update: Over 150 Vulnerabilities Fixed

Google has issued an urgent update for its Chrome browser across multiple platforms, addressing a significant security overhaul. New versions are now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, bringing the total number of patched vulnerabilities to 151. While Google reports no active exploitation of these flaws, users are strongly advised to update their browsers promptly.

The update fixes 151 security vulnerabilities, with 134 discovered by Google and 17 reported by external security researchers. For their contributions, Google has awarded $137,500 in bug bounties. A notable portion of these fixes, over half, target use-after-free vulnerabilities, totaling 66. The vulnerabilities range in severity, with 22 classified as critical and 123 as high risk, along with six medium-risk flaws.

Chrome for Android and iOS have also received updates to address similar vulnerabilities. The Extended Stable Channel for Windows and macOS now includes the latest Chromium version. Users can manually check for updates by navigating to Help → About Google Chrome. The next major Chrome release, version 149, is anticipated next week.