Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities: CERT-In Urges Users to Update on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks

CERT-In, India's cybersecurity agency, has issued a warning to Google Chrome users on Mac, Windows, and ChromeOS, emphasizing severe vulnerabilities that pose serious threats to user data and system stability. The alert calls for prompt action to mitigate potential risk.

For Mac users
Two significant vulnerabilities, CIVN-2025-0007 and CIVN-2025-0008, were discovered in Chrome versions prior to 132.0.6834.83/8r. These weaknesses, caused by issues such as out-of-bounds memory access and insufficient data validation, could enable hackers to execute arbitrary code, bypass security protections, or launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

For Windows Users
Similar vulnerabilities exist in Chrome versions before 132.0.6834.110/111. Hackers can exploit these issues by sending specially constructed requests, potentially resulting in data theft, system crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

For ChromeOS users
Users of Chromebooks running ChromeOS versions prior to 16093.68.0 (browser version 132.0.6834.94) are vulnerable to spoofing, cross-site scripting, and remote code execution. Using vulnerabilities such as stack buffer overflow and integer overflow, attackers can execute malicious web pages, get access to sensitive data, or bypass security restrictions.

The Impact
The vulnerabilities affect PCs, laptops, and Chromebooks running outdated Chrome versions. While smartphone users face fewer threats CERT-In recommends vigilance on all devices.

How to Stay Safe
Update Google Chrome and ChromeOS to the latest versions right away. Check for updates on a regular basis, activate automatic updates, and seek help from the official Chrome Releases blog. Delaying action could lead to data breaches, system instability, or unauthorized access. Timely updates are critical for keeping your devices secure.

Source : moneycontrol.com