Sat Sep 07 14:53:00 UTC 2024: – The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) issued an urgent alert for Google Chrome users regarding serious vulnerabilities (CIVN-2024-0282) that could allow remote attackers to gain access to users’ computers.
– The vulnerabilities affect older versions of Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and users are advised to update to the latest version (128.0.6613.119/.120 on Windows and macOS, and 128.0.6613.119 on Linux).
– The vulnerabilities involve “use after free” bugs in Chrome’s Web Audio component, which could allow attackers to infiltrate systems and execute commands without consent, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or cyberattacks.
– Users are warned to be cautious about visiting malicious websites, as attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities through drive-by downloading, infecting systems without any additional user action.
– Google has released updates to fix the vulnerabilities, and CERT-IN advises users to update their browsers promptly to ensure security.

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