Google releases Chrome update to patch the zero-day flaw.
Tech giant Google has issued an emergency software update for its Chrome browser to address a critical security vulnerability being actively exploited by hackers.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) had also flagged the vulnerability in Chrome desktop versions. It warned the flaw could allow malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems.
In a blog post, Google stated that the patch aims to fix the fifth zero-day vulnerability of 2024, coded CVE-2024-4671, which is known to be under active exploitation. The updated versions 124.0.6367.201/.202 and 124.0.6367.201 have rolled out on Windows, Mac, and Linux, respectively.
To update Chrome, users need to click on the menu icon, go to ‘Help’ and then ‘About Google Chrome’. This will display the current version and availability of any updates.
If an update is pending, clicking ‘Update Google Chrome’ will download the latest version to patch the security issue. It is then required to ‘Relaunch’ Chrome for the changes to take effect.
While Google is rolling out the fix in phases worldwide, pressing concerns over unpatched vulnerabilities leaving systems at risk underscore the need for prompt browser updates. Early warnings by agencies like CERT-In also aim to bolster netizens’ defences.
