Google Chrome Security Update – 26 May 2024

Google has released an updated Chrome version “125.0.6422.112/.113” for Windows and Mac, and version “125.0.6422.112” for Linux.

The addressed vulnerability could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-5274):

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

It should be highlighted that Google is aware that the zero-day vulnerability “CVE- 2024-5274” is being exploited in the wild.

Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-5274

Mitigations

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

Google Chrome Security Update

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