Google Chrome Security Update – 15 April 2024

Google has released an updated Chrome version 123.0.6312.122/.123 for Windows, versions 123.0.6312.122/.123/.124 for Mac, and version 123.0.6312.122 for Linux.

The addressed vulnerabilities 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.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Google Chrome Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-3515):

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

2. Google Chrome Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2024-3516):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-3515
  • CVE-2024-3516
  • CVE-2024-3157
Mitigations

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

Google Chrome Security Update

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