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It’s Time to Update Google Chrome Again – Fix Available for New Security Risks

It’s time to update your Google Chrome browser again, as Google has confirmed ten web browser security vulnerabilities that are fixed in its Chrome 120 update. The update takes Chrome to version 120.0.6099.63 on the Windows platform and 120.0.6099.62 for the Linux and MacOS platforms.

While the update will roll out automatically over the next days and weeks, you can also manually update your browser. Due to the high-risk rating of at least two if the patched security vulnerabilities, users of Chrome or browsers based on the Chromium browser engine should make sure to install this most recent update as soon as possible.

What Security Issues Fixes Does Google Chrome 120 Include?

Here are the fixes it has revealed so far:

  • [$10000][1497984] High CVE-2023-6508: Use after free in Media Stream. Reported by Cassidy Kim(@cassidy6564) on 2023-10-31
  • [$1000][1494565] High CVE-2023-6509: Use after free in Side Panel Search. Reported by Khalil Zhani on 2023-10-21
  • [$1000][1480152] Medium CVE-2023-6510: Use after free in Media Capture. Reported by [pwn2car] on 2023-09-08
  • [$2000][1478613] Low CVE-2023-6511: Inappropriate implementation in Autofill. Reported by Ahmed ElMasry on 2023-09-04
  • [$1000][1457702] Low CVE-2023-6512: Inappropriate implementation in Web Browser UI. Reported by Om Apip on 2023-06-24

Check That Your Browser Has Updated Now

In Chrome settings, click the About Chrome tab, and click Update Google Chrome. If there is no option to update, you are already on the latest version.

(Via Forbes)

Chris Hauk

Chris is a Senior Editor at Mactrast. He lives somewhere in the deep Southern part of America, and yes, he has to pump in both sunshine and the Internet.