CERT-In issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users; update now to prevent hacking, data theft, and system takeover risks.
What the Warning Means Agency involved: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) Severity: Classified as high-risk due to potential for remote code execution and unauthorised accessClassified as due to potential for and Affected platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux desktop usersWindows, macOS, Linux desktop users Vulnerabilities: Linked to use-after-free issues in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components Risks to Users Remote hacking: Attackers can trick users into opening malicious links or crafted web pagesAttackers can trick users into opening malicious links or crafted web pages Data theft: Passwords, banking details, and sensitive files may be exposedPasswords, banking details, and sensitive files may be exposed System disruption: Exploits can corrupt memory or trigger denial-of-service (DoS), crashing systemsExploits can corrupt memory or trigger denial-of-service (DoS), crashing systems Enterprise impact: Both individuals and organisations are potential targets Affected Versions Platform Affected Versions Safe Versions Windows Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 Update to latest build macOS Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 Update to latest build Linux Prior to 151.0.7922.137 Update to latest buildHow to Protect Yourself Update Chrome immediately: Open Chrome → Click three-dot menu → Go to Help > About Google Chrome → Relaunch after updateOpen Chrome → Click three-dot menu → Go to Help > About Google Chrome → Relaunch after update Avoid suspicious links until patcheduntil patched Enable automatic updates to reduce exposureto reduce exposure Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for sensitive accounts Key Takeaway If you are running Chrome on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and your version is older than 151.0.7922.137/.138, you are at risk.
Update immediately to prevent hackers from exploiting these flaws.
India’s cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, urging immediate updates to avoid remote hacking threats.
Vulnerabilities affect Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with risks of data theft, system takeover, and denial-of-service attacks.The high-severity security advisory issues warning that Google Chrome desktop users of multiple vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial-of-service conditions.The vulnerabilities, identified in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components, affect versions prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 on Windows and macOS and 151.0.7922.137 on Linux.
CERT-In issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users; update now to prevent hacking, data theft, and system takeover risks.
What the Warning Means Agency involved: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) Severity: Classified as high-risk due to potential for remote code execution and unauthorised access
Classified as due to potential for and Affected platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux desktop users
Windows, macOS, Linux desktop users Vulnerabilities: Linked to use-after-free issues in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components Risks to Users Remote hacking: Attackers can trick users into opening malicious links or crafted web pages
Attackers can trick users into opening malicious links or crafted web pages Data theft: Passwords, banking details, and sensitive files may be exposed
Passwords, banking details, and sensitive files may be exposed System disruption: Exploits can corrupt memory or trigger denial-of-service (DoS), crashing systems
Exploits can corrupt memory or trigger denial-of-service (DoS), crashing systems Enterprise impact: Both individuals and organisations are potential targets Affected Versions Platform Affected Versions Safe Versions Windows Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 Update to latest build macOS Prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 Update to latest build Linux Prior to 151.0.7922.137 Update to latest build
How to Protect Yourself Update Chrome immediately: Open Chrome → Click three-dot menu → Go to Help > About Google Chrome → Relaunch after update
Open Chrome → Click three-dot menu → Go to Help > About Google Chrome → Relaunch after update Avoid suspicious links until patched
until patched Enable automatic updates to reduce exposure
to reduce exposure Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for sensitive accounts Key Takeaway If you are running Chrome on Windows, macOS, or Linux, and your version is older than 151.0.7922.137/.138, you are at risk. Update immediately to prevent hackers from exploiting these flaws.
India’s cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, urging immediate updates to avoid remote hacking threats. Vulnerabilities affect Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with risks of data theft, system takeover, and denial-of-service attacks.The high-severity security advisory issues warning that Google Chrome desktop users of multiple vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial-of-service conditions.The vulnerabilities, identified in Chrome’s V8 engine, TabStrip, HTML, Extensions, and Blink components, affect versions prior to 151.0.7922.137/.138 on Windows and macOS and 151.0.7922.137 on Linux.
