Google has released a new security update for its Chrome browser. The developers have fixed several high-risk vulnerabilities.

With the new Chrome versions 126.0.6478.182/183 for Windows and macOS and 126.0.6478.182 for Linux, Google has eliminated a number of vulnerabilities in its browser. So far, none of the vulnerabilities have apparently been exploited for attacks. Manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers have followed up already.

The according Chrome Release Blog entry lists eight of the ten security vulnerabilities that were discovered by external security researchers and reported to Google. Google classifies all eight vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-6772 to -6779) as high risk. Half of them are use-after-free (UAF) vulnerabilities in various components. The almost obligatory type confusion in the Javascript engine V8 is also included.

The previous security update for Chrome was two weeks ago. Chrome usually updates itself automatically when a new version is available. You can manually start the update check using the menu entry » Help » About Google Chrome. Google has also released Chrome 126.0.6478.186 for Android and Chrome for iOS 126.0.6478.190. The Android version fixes the same vulnerabilities as the desktop versions.

Chromium-based browsers

The manufacturers of other Chromium-based browsers have already published updates. Brave was the first manufacturer to react to the latest Chrome update and provided a browser update on July 17. Brave 1.67.134 is based on Chromium 126.0.6478.186 and also fixes a few self-made bugs.

Vivaldi followed suit on July 18 and updated its browser to version 6.8.3381.48. This includes Chromium 126.0.6478.192. Microsoft also released the update to Edge 126.0.2592.113, which includes Chromium 126.0.6478.183.

Happy updating!