- There is a new bug in Google Chrome, and experts advise users to update their browser immediately.
- Chrome can now be updated to version 104.0.5112.101 on Mac and Linux, and version 104.0.5112.102/101 on Windows, as a result of a patch released by Google earlier this week.
- Google claims to be aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-2856 exists in the wild, which is extremely concerning.
- This indicates that malicious hackers are exploiting the vulnerability, so you should upgrade Chrome immediately.
There is a new Google Chrome bug and experts are urging users to update their browser as soon as possible. Not only is it risky, but hackers are also actively using it against people.
It is now possible to update Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 on Mac and Linux and version 104.0.5112.102/101 on Windows thanks to a fix that Google issued earlier this week. If it hasn’t already, you may (and should) start the update right away by visiting Chrome’s “About” menu. It should have been installed on your Chrome automatically.
Google Chrome bug is immediately fixed
“This update includes 11 security fixes. Below, we highlight fixes that were contributed by external researchers,” said Google.
Since the firm normally withholds problem specifics until the majority of users have updated their software, not much was disclosed by the corporation regarding the most important issue, which is one of 11 security updates included with this version.
This latest Google Chrome bug is related to “insufficient validation of untrusted input in Intents,” which, according to Dark Reading, might cause, among other issues, a malicious website to execute arbitrary code on your computer.
The frightening thing, though, is that Google claims to be “aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-2856 exists in the wild.” You should upgrade your Chrome as soon as you can because this indicates that malicious hackers are making use of the problem.
After updating your browser if you face an issue, you can check out how to fix Google Chrome Error Code 7: 0x80040801 by visiting our guide.
