The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high severity warning for the Google Chrome users across the country. According to the Government cyber security agency, the vulnerabilities might affect millions of Chrome users. The high-severity rated warningt says, “multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome for desktop, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.”
Security experts are calling it the 0.0.0.0 flaw. According to the security alert, the issue is related to the uninitialized use in dawn, out of bounds read in WebTransport. The attackers with malicious intentions might exploit these Chrome vulnerabilities to bypass your device security and steal data by running arbitrary codes.
The attackers reportedly make innocent users click on website links with malicious software that can bypass your device security and steal data.
Google Chrome Versions Affected By Security Issue
– Google Chrome versions prior to 127.0.6533.88/89 for Windows and Mac
– Google Chrome versions prior to 127.0.6533.88 for Linux
As most PC users including Windows, Mac and even Linux platforms use the Chrome as default users. So, they should be careful about these type of vulnerabilities and avoid clicking on links given in mails and download them from unknown sources.
To stay safe and avoid data theft they should update Google Chrome to the latest available software update. You can update Chrome by heading to the three-dot menu on Chrome >> Settings >> About >> Update Chrome.
Security experts are calling it the 0.0.0.0 flaw that is linked to the IP address to your network. Hackers use this IP address to make the network to allow them to access any private network of a targeted identity which leaves their data and devices at major risk.
According to reports, Apple and Google are working together to fight the spy attack that has caused mayhem for over 15 years. Chrome and Safari browsers are used by billions across the globe and the security risk directly affects them as hackers are able to bypass their network security and gain unauthorised access to their device.