Google Confirms New And Critical Chrome ‘Use-After-Free’ Memory Update
Google has released rapid-fire updates to address critical vulnerabilities, including a 'use-after-free' memory flaw in the Chrome browser.
📍 The outcome
Google released two quick patches to fix critical Chrome bugs, including a "use-after-free" memory vulnerability. The Chrome 150 update patched 27 vulnerabilities, and users were urged to restart their browsers.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The brief
Google has issued two patches within two days to resolve critical bugs in the Chrome browser. This includes the Chrome 150 update, which addresses 27 vulnerabilities, and a specific fix for a critical 'use-after-free' memory issue.
Coverage from Forbes, PCWorld, and Malwarebytes emphasizes the urgency of these patches, while the Daily Express reports that millions of users are being urged to restart their browsers immediately to apply the fixes. Users should verify that their browser is updated to the latest version to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities.
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Who reported it (5)
- Two Chrome updates in two days fix critical vulnerabilities Malwarebytes · 46d ago
- Critical alert issued to Chrome users, with millions urged to restart browsers now Daily Express · 46d ago
- Google fixes 2 critical Chrome bugs with two quick patches in a row PCWorld · 46d ago
- Chrome 150 Update Patches 27 Vulnerabilities SecurityWeek · 46d ago
- Google Confirms New And Critical Chrome ‘Use-After-Free’ Memory Update Forbes · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What specific type of memory flaw was identified?
Google confirmed a critical 'use-after-free' memory vulnerability.
How many vulnerabilities were patched in the Chrome 150 update?
According to SecurityWeek, the Chrome 150 update patches 27 vulnerabilities.
What action are Chrome users advised to take?
Users are being urged to restart their browsers to implement the critical updates.
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