Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.x has been discovered.<\/p>\n
This flaw when exploited can allow the attacker to perform actions with the same permissions of the Chrome user, including executing code,” Google said in a published notice.<\/p>\n
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According to Google’s Chrome Releases blog<\/a>, the immediate availability of Google Chrome 92.0.4515.x for all supported operating systems aims to address these vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n Google credited an anonymous tipster for the discovery of the zero-day exploit, stating that it has awarded $30,000 for the bug as part of its Vulnerability Rewards Program.<\/p>\n This is not an isolated incident with past reports showing that Google has had to address similar issues.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, Google patched five zero-day vulnerabilities in Chrome that were being actively exploited<\/p>\n Best Practices for Secure Use of Google Chrome:<\/p>\n The sudden need for an out-of-band patch indicates how vital it is for users to maintain good security hygiene.<\/p>\n This includes keeping all software, especially the browser, up-to-date due to the relatively frequent release of security patches.<\/p>\n To verify your version of Chrome and update it manually, go to Help > About Google Chrome.<\/p>\n If an update is available, Chrome should download and install it automatically.<\/p>\n Additionally, to enhance your browser settings, users can activate Google’s advanced protection program, which provides stronger phishing protection, and restricts third-party apps from accessing email, documents, etc.<\/p>\n End of Article<\/p>\n Follow-Up Reading:<\/p>\n 1. Google Chrome Releases Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the latest updates on any vulnerabilities and their patches.Container<\/code><\/p>\nContainer<\/code><\/p>\nContainer<\/code><\/p>\nContainer<\/code><\/p>\n
\n2. Protect your Chrome Browser<\/a>.<\/p>\n