Google fixes 52 Chrome flaws, including four critical bugs
Stable builds move to 156.0.8078.73/.74 on Windows and Mac and 156.0.8078.73 on Linux, with no exploitation stated.
Sandbox code execution in Chrome Skia before 156.0.8078.73
Improper input validation in Skia in Google Chrome before 156.0.8078.73 lets a remote attacker potentially run arbitrary code inside the sandbox. The attacker uses a crafted HTML page, so the victim must open that page. Google rates the Chromium issue Critical. Users of Chrome builds before 156.0.8078.73 are affected.
What to do: Update Google Chrome to 156.0.8078.73 or later.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | prior to 156.0.8078.73 | 156.0.8078.73 |
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Improper input validation in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 156.0.8078.73 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
Stable builds move to 156.0.8078.73/.74 on Windows and Mac and 156.0.8078.73 on Linux, with no exploitation stated.
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