Alert: Update Google Chrome to Stay Safe

Google Chrome has released an emergency security update for its Chrome Browser to address critical vulnerabilities.

The Security Advisory stated that the update patches CVE-2024-4671, a vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to escape the browser’s sandbox via specially crafted web pages. Another patched vulnerability, CVE-2024-4761, involves an out-of-bound write in Google’s V8 JavaScript engine, also exploitable through crafted web pages.

Keeping Chrome updated is crucial to mitigate these security risks effectively. We recommend safeguarding against security risks by updating Chrome to version 124.0.6367.207 or later by navigating to Settings> About Chrome and relaunching the browser if an update is available.

Another advisory noted that recently, Google has rolled out Android security updates for June 2024 via Google Play Protect service, fixing 37 vulnerabilities. These updates are floated in the form of two security patch levels (SPLs) i.e. 2024-06-01 (SPL) to resolve 19 flaws in the framework and system components and 2024-06-05 (SPL) to address 18 flaws in Kernel, Imagination Technologies, Arm, MediaTek, and Qualcomm components.

Additionally, WearOS received patches for 3 vulnerabilities in 2024-06-01 (SPL), while Android AutomotiveOS (AAOS) includes the 2024-06-05 (SPL) fixes. Given these, all Android users are advised to enable the Google Play Protect service to receive notifications for the latest updates and ensure that the devices are running the latest security patch level.

Also, devices running Android OS are advised to update to the latest versions (11 or above).