Important news for Google Chrome users! Update your browser immediately, otherwise…
New Delhi: Google recently released an important security update for its Chrome browser on macOS, Windows, and Linux. This update is designed to address a zero-day bug identified as CVE-2023-6345. This bug could allow attackers to gain control of an affected device. Google has urged all Chrome users to update their browsers immediately.
Google has not provided further details about the CVE-2023-6345 bug, which was discovered last week by security researchers in Google’s Threat Researchers Group (TAG). This alert is common among tech companies, as the information could potentially help attackers exploit vulnerable Chrome installations. According to the report of Android Central, information about who is doing this exploit on Google is not yet available.
That is, CVE-2023-6345 is an integer overflow vulnerability that affects the open-source 2D graphics library embedded within the Chrome graphics engine. Bypassing the sandbox is a serious threat as it can lead to arbitrary code execution and data theft, compromising the security of the Chrome browser and the user’s sensitive information. If fraudsters gain access to your device, they can steal your data or manipulate your data.