Attention Chrome users! Google recently released a critical security update to address a zero-day vulnerability that attackers were actively exploiting. This means the flaw was being used in malicious attacks before a fix was available, making it especially dangerous.
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-4671, resides in Chrome’s “Visuals” component, the part responsible for displaying content on your screen. A “use-after-free” issue allowed attackers to potentially gain control of your system if you visited a compromised website.
While Google hasn’t revealed specifics about the attacks, the urgency of the update underscores the severity of the situation. Thankfully, Google patched the hole promptly, and Chrome users can protect themselves by updating their browser as soon as possible.
Here’s how to update Chrome:
- Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the menu.
- Click “About Chrome” at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
- Chrome will automatically check for updates. If one is available, it will download and install automatically.
- Once the update is complete, restart Chrome to ensure the fix is applied.
By updating Chrome, you’ll be significantly less susceptible to attacks exploiting this specific vulnerability. However, it’s important to remember that new threats emerge constantly. A use after free vulnerability would allow an attacker to access out-of-bounds-memory when a user visits a malicious crafted webpage, by taking advantage of the vulnerability. This would allow them to access data remotely, or gain access to and control the system.
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