Google Chrome Update: protect your browser before it’s too late

A new zero-day vulnerability threatens browser security: learn how and why to update now.

Google Chrome and the new zero-day threat

Recently, Google revealed a dangerous vulnerability in its popular browser Chrome, urging users to update immediately. This flaw, known as a zero-day vulnerability, poses a particularly serious threat as it indicates that someone is not only aware of the issue but is actively exploiting it.

The CVE-2024-5274 vulnerability

The flaw in question, tracked as CVE-2024-5274, involves a “confusion” type error, where the browser’s code does not correctly verify the type of object it is processing. This lack of control can lead to the processing of incorrect data, which malicious actors could exploit to execute harmful code.

Google recently released an update to fix this vulnerability, making it the fourth zero-day resolved this month alone and the eighth since the beginning of 2024.

How to update Google Chrome

Updating Google Chrome is a simple yet essential process to protect your online security. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
2. Go to Help > About Google Chrome.
3. Allow Chrome to check for a new update.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the update.

This update is available across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, with the following version numbers: 125.0.6422.112/.113 for Windows and Mac, and 125.0.6422.112 for Linux.