Google Chrome Patches High-Severity Flaw CVE-2024-11395 in Latest Stable Release
Google has released a new stable version of its Chrome browser for desktop, addressing three security vulnerabilities, including one high-severity flaw. The update, versions 131.0.6778.85/.86 for Windows and Mac and 131.0.6778.85 for Linux, is rolling out to users over the coming days and weeks.
The most critical fix in this release patches a high-severity “Type Confusion” vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine, tracked as CVE-2024-11395. This flaw, reported by an anonymous researcher on November 5th, could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on users’ systems.
“Type Confusion in V8” vulnerabilities occur when the JavaScript engine incorrectly interprets the type of a variable, leading to unexpected behavior and potential security breaches. Attackers can exploit these flaws to corrupt memory, crash the browser, or even take control of the affected system.
While Google hasn’t provided specific details about the potential impact of this vulnerability, the fact that it’s rated as “High” severity underscores the importance of updating Chrome promptly. Exploiting such vulnerabilities often involves tricking users into visiting malicious websites or opening infected files.
This update also includes two other security fixes, although details about these vulnerabilities have not been publicly disclosed. Google typically withholds specific information about vulnerabilities until a majority of users have updated to prevent attackers from developing exploits.
To ensure your system is protected, update your Chrome browser to the latest version as soon as possible. You can do this by going to Help > About Google Chrome. The browser will automatically check for updates and install the latest version.
