Don’t Delay: Update Google Chrome Now to Avoid High-Risk Issues, Indian Government Warns!
If you use Google Chrome, you should note that the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) of the Government of India has warned users of “high” risk vulnerabilities that must be fixed as soon as possible by updating your browser.
Failure to update your software can expose you to a number of security threats. Hackers can exploit outdated software, leading to unauthorized access to the system, data theft, or installation of malware.
To whom it concerns
CVE-2023-5997 and CVE-2023-6112 vulnerabilities have been identified in the following versions of Chrome:
- Google Chrome versions earlier than 119.0.6045.159 for Linux and Mac
- Google Chrome versions 119.0.6045.159/.160 earlier versions of Windows
This means that all Google Chrome users – be they Windows, Mac or Linux – are affected.
Why are these dangerous?
If a remote attacker successfully executes an attack through these exploits, they can allow them to execute “arbitrary code” on the target system.
Additionally, these vulnerabilities are caused by a bug in garbage collection and after-use navigation. A real scenario where these would be exploited would lead unsuspecting users to a specially designed website, likely through phishing, and then things would turn sour.
If you are using one of the Google Chrome versions mentioned above, it is best to update to the latest version of Chrome as soon as possible. You can visit here for more information about the software version.
CERT-In had also recently warned users about several vulnerabilities in the Mozilla Firefox browser as well. It affects Firefox ESR versions before 115.5.0, Firefox iOS versions before 120, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions before 115.5. So if you’re still using one of these versions, be sure to update to the latest version available to protect yourself from bad actors.
