Hkcert Critical Chrome Vulnerabilities Require Immediate User Action
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- •CVE-2026-125350 is actively exploited in the wild.
- •Users must update Chrome to version 157.0.8103.50 or later immediately.
- •The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution and data compromise.
Google has confirmed multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome, including CVE-2026-125350, which is in the wild. This CVE is an use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote code execution, posing an extremely high risk to users. The vulnerabilities affect Chrome versions prior to 157.0.8103.50 for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Users are urged to update to the latest version, 157.0.8103.50 or later, to mitigate the risks. While Google has released patches, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely, potentially compromising personal data. The update process requires users to restart their browsers to apply the fixes. The situation remains critical as attackers may exploit these vulnerabilities if users do not update promptly.
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