Chrome 156 Released: 353 Security Vulnerabilities Fixed
Google released the stable version of Chrome 156 on October 20, rolling out updates for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The update addresses 353 security issues, including 6 critical and 61 high-severity vulnerabilities. Users are advised to upgrade and restart their browsers as soon as possible.
Chrome 156 Released: 353 Security Vulnerabilities Fixed
Google released the stable version of Chrome 156 on October 20, pushing the update to Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. This update addresses a total of 353 security issues, including 6 Critical-level vulnerabilities and 61 High-level vulnerabilities.
The Critical vulnerabilities affect components such as the Skia graphics library, CSS, WebRTC, and accessibility features, and include issues like memory corruption and Use-After-Free. The High-severity vulnerabilities involve components like the V8 JavaScript engine, the ANGLE graphics engine, site isolation, and the file system. The full technical details of these vulnerabilities have not yet been fully disclosed.
Google will roll out this update gradually. Users are advised to upgrade to the stable version of Chrome 156 as soon as possible. To check for updates, visit "chrome://settings/help" and restart the browser to complete the installation, thereby reducing potential security risks.
Source: Google Chrome Releases