Urgent Alert 2024: Chrome Users Must Update Now, Says Indian Govt
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New Delhi: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity alert for Chrome users on desktop devices. They strongly urge everyone to update their browsers immediately. The warning, detailed in the latest CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2024-0274, highlights serious vulnerabilities in Google Chrome that, if exploited, could put your computer at significant risk.
What’s the Risk?
CERT-In’s advisory focuses on vulnerabilities in versions before 128.0.6613.113/.114 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. These flaws are considered high severity, meaning they pose a significant risk of exploitation. The vulnerabilities stem from two main issues:
- Type Confusion in V8: This flaw in Chrome’s JavaScript engine can lead to arbitrary code execution, a dangerous form of cyberattack.
- Heap Buffer Overflow: This occurs when more data is written or read than a buffer can hold, which could corrupt data, crash programs, or run malicious code.
Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a specially crafted request to your system. If successful, they could take control of your device, install malware, access sensitive data, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, rendering your system unresponsive.
What Should You Do?
To protect yourself, CERT-In recommends that all users update their browsers to the latest version immediately. Google has released patches for these vulnerabilities:
- Updated Versions: 128.0.6613.113/.114 for Windows and Mac, 128.0.6613.113 for Linux.
Updating your browser not only addresses these specific vulnerabilities but also ensures you’re protected against other potential security threats.
How to Update Chrome on Desktop
Here’s a quick guide to updating Google Chrome on your desktop:
- Open Chrome on your computer.
- Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the browser to open the menu.
- Select “Help” and then click on “About Google Chrome.”
- It will automatically check for updates and install the latest version if available.
- Once the update is complete, click on “Relaunch” to finish the installation.
Additionally, enable automatic updates to ensure your browser always has the latest security patches, providing an extra layer of protection against new threats.
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