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Chrome 156 Update Addresses 21 Vulnerabilities Including Flaw

Chrome 156 Update Addresses 21 Vulnerabilities Including Flaw

First seen 30 Oct 2026, 19:45 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 19:43 UTC
  • •Chrome 156 update fixes 21 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw.
  • •CVE-2026-76024 allows potential exploitation via malicious webpages.
  • •Users should update their browsers immediately to ensure security.

Google released a security update for Chrome 156 on October 30, 2026, fixing 21 vulnerabilities, including a memory corruption flaw (CVE-2026-76024) in MediaStream. This flaw could allow malicious webpages to crash the browser or execute harmful code. The update is available for desktop and Android users, with specific version numbers for each platform. The patch follows a previous update that addressed 52 security issues, highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance browser security. Users are advised to update their browsers promptly to mitigate risks associated with these vulnerabilities.

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2026-10-30
Chrome 156 security update released
Google released an update for Chrome 156 fixing 21 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw in MediaStream.
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2026-10-30
CVE-2026-76024 published
CVE-2026-76024, a critical memory corruption flaw in MediaStream, was published with a CVSS score of 6.5.
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Common questions

What versions of Chrome are affected?
Chrome version 156 on desktop and Android is affected by the vulnerabilities.
How critical is CVE-2026-76024?
CVE-2026-76024 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow exploitation via malicious webpages.
What should users do after the update?
Users should ensure their browsers are updated to the latest version to protect against the vulnerabilities.