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Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Security update released to address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux 

Threat ID:
CC-4080
Threat Severity:
Medium
Published:
19 April 2022 4:46 PM
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Summary

Security update released to address an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux 

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Versions: all prior to 100.0.4896.127

Google Chrome

Threat details

Introduction

Google has released Chrome version 100.0.4896.127 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which addresses a high severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-1364. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. 

Google confirms that an exploit for CVE-2022-1364 exists in the wild. CISA have added this  zero-day  vulnerability to their Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. 

Remediation advice

Affected organisations are encouraged to review the Chrome Release and apply the necessary updates to the latest release.

Last edited: 19 April 2022 4:46 pm