Google Chrome Security Update – 06 September 2023

Google has released an updated Chrome version (116.0.5845.179/180) for Windows, and (116.0.5845.179) for Linux, and Mac to fix several vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, gain access, or bypass security restrictions on the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-4761):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2023-4761
  • CVE-2023-4762
  • CVE-2023-4763
  • CVE-2023-4764
Mitigations

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

Google Chrome Security Update

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