Chrome 131 Rolls Out with Security Fixes and Performance Enhancements
Google has released Chrome version 131, addressing a range of security vulnerabilities, including one classified as “high severity.” The new version, 131.0.6778.69 for Linux and 131.0.6778.69/.70 for Windows and Mac, will be rolling out over the coming days and weeks.
Of particular concern is CVE-2024-11110, an “inappropriate implementation” vulnerability discovered in Chrome’s Blink rendering engine. This flaw, reported by Vsevolod Kokorin of Solidlab, could potentially allow malicious actors to exploit user systems. While specific details are withheld to prevent widespread exploitation, the severity of the vulnerability necessitates immediate action from users.
In addition to the critical Blink vulnerability, Chrome 131 includes patches for 11 other security flaws, ranging from medium to low severity. These vulnerabilities affect various components, including Autofill, Media, Accessibility, Views, Navigation, Paint, and FileSystem. The addressed issues include “use-after-free” errors and instances of insufficient policy enforcement.
To mitigate the risk posed by these vulnerabilities, users are strongly advised to update their Chrome browser to version 131 without delay. This can be accomplished by:
- Opening the Chrome browser.
- Navigating to Help > About Google Chrome.
- Allowing Chrome to automatically check for and install the latest version.
