Google Chrome Browser – Zero-Day Bug Alert

Languages: English. post_translations: pll_618e99a3e331e. Risk Level: High.

Components Affected

Google Chrome browser on Windows, Mac, or Linux computers.

Overview

Google on Wednesday rolled out an urgent update for Chrome browser to address 14 newly discovered security issues, including a zero-day flaw.

Description

Google has updated Chrome to fix 14 security flaws, including a one “zero-day” flaw which is tracked as CVE-2021-30551. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by attackers. More technical details about the nature of the attacks are to be released in the coming weeks so as to allow a majority of the users to install the update and prevent other threat actors from creating exploits targeting the flaw.

Impact
✻ Exposing sensitive information to unauthorized parties.
✻ Malicious activities.

Solution/ Workarounds
✻ Update the Google Chrome Browser to the latest version (91.0.4472.101) by heading to Settings > Help > About in Google Chrome to mitigate the risk associated with the flaw.

Reference

Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The browser built by Google
New Chrome 0-Day Bug Under Active Attacks – Update Your Browser ASAP!

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on an “as is” basis, without warranty of any kind.