If you use Google Chrome on your computer, check for the latest update of the browser. Google has released Chrome 156 update, in which a total of 353 security flaws have been fixed. These also include 6 serious bugs. This update is for Windows, Mac and Linux users.
The company has started releasing the update, but it will not reach all users simultaneously. In such a situation, you may have to manually check for updates by going to your browser.
What happened in Chrome 156 update?
In the new update of Google Chrome, security flaws related to features like graphics engine, CSS styling, web page rendering, WebRTC and accessibility have been fixed. According to the report, out of 6 serious bugs, 5 are related to memory handling. These were present in Skia graphics engine, CSS, painting, WebRTC and accessibility features.
The sixth serious bug is the use-after-free flaw in the accessibility feature. This type of problem occurs when any software tries to access the memory even after it has been released.
By taking advantage of such security flaws, attackers can crash the browser or, in some circumstances, try to run dangerous code on the system. However, Google has not yet told whether these flaws have been used in any cyber attack or not. The company has also kept the complete information about the vulnerabilities limited for the time being, so that more and more users can update their browser first.
How to check the latest update of Google Chrome?
- To update Chrome, follow the steps given below:
- Open Google Chrome on your computer.
- Click on the three dot menu on the top right.
- Go to Help and click on About Google Chrome.
- Here the browser will automatically check for updates and start downloading when available.
- Once the update is installed, click on Relaunch so that the new version can be applied.
Which version is required for Windows, Mac and Linux?
As per the update details provided, Linux users should check Chrome version 156.0.8078.47. For Windows and Mac users, version 156.0.8078.47 or 156.0.8078.48 may be visible.
If none of these versions are currently visible in your browser, the update may not have reached your device. Check again after some time. To avoid security flaws, it is important to keep the browser updated, so install the new version as soon as it becomes available.
