Chrome 157 fixes 83 flaws, five critical use-after-frees
The Stable Channel update does not say these new flaws are being exploited; bug details may stay restricted.
Incorrect authorization in Chrome Layout before 157.0.8103.78
Incorrect authorization in Chrome's Layout component lets a remote attacker obtain cross-origin data. The attacker supplies a crafted HTML page; a user must open it. Google Chrome builds before 157.0.8103.78 are affected. Chromium rates the issue High.
What to do: Update Google Chrome to 157.0.8103.78 or later.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | prior to 157.0.8103.78 | 157.0.8103.78 |
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Incorrect authorization in Layout in Google Chrome prior to 157.0.8103.78 allowed a remote attacker to obtain cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
The Stable Channel update does not say these new flaws are being exploited; bug details may stay restricted.
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