Google Chrome Security Update – 21 February 2024

Google has released an updated Chrome version 122.0.6261.57/.58 for Windows and 122.0.6261.57 for Mac and Linux.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to bypass securityrestrictions, or execute arbitrary code and gain access to the affected system by pesuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1669):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access

2. Google Chrome Security Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-1672):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-1669
  • CVE-2024-1670
  • CVE-2024-1671
  • CVE-2024-1672
  • CVE-2024-1673
  • CVE-2024-1674
  • CVE-2024-1675
  • CVE-2024-1676
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Google Chrome Security Update

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