A large number of people use Google Chrome. This is one of the most used web browsers on personal computers. The government agency has issued a warning regarding this. A new security flaw has been found in this browser, which can affect millions of users around the world.
CERT-In has issued a warning regarding this vulnerability. The agency has given information about this flaw in its report released on March 8. CERT-In has said that several vulnerabilities have been spotted in Google Chrome, which a remote attacker can take advantage of.
What is the warning of CERT-In?
Attackers can use this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or use DoS (Denial of Service) condition to target the system. in your report CERT-In It has been told that this problem in Google Chrome browser is due to use after free error present in FedCM component.
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted web page to the targeted system. According to CERT-In, by taking advantage of this flaw, hackers can affect the system in many ways. Its effect has been seen on both Windows and Mac versions of Chrome.
However, Google has accepted this security flaw and has released a new version of Google Chrome. It would be better if you update your Google Chrome browser as soon as possible.
How to update Google Chrome?
- First of all you have to open Google Chrome. Whatever system you use, Windows, Mac or Linux, you will have to open Chrome on it.
- After this you will have to click on the three dots visible on the top right corner and go to settings.
- Here you have to go to the option of About Chrome. Where you will get information about recent updates. From here you can download and install the latest version.
- After this you will have to restart your device. In this way you can update Google Chrome to the latest version.