Chrome desktop builds before 56.0.8078.47 need updates
Original title: Google Chrome security advisory (AV26-1069)
Canadian Cyber Centre advisory AV26-1069 covers Windows, Mac, and Linux Stable Channel releases as of October 20.
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued advisory AV26-1069 on October 21, 2026, saying Google Stable Channel Chrome for Desktop is affected by a vulnerability. Versions prior to 56.0.8078.47/.48 on Windows and Mac, and prior to 156.0.8078.47 on Linux, are listed as of October 20, 2026. The centre tells users and administrators to review Google’s Chrome security advisory and apply updates as they become available. No CVE or impact is named.
Unconfirmed: The alert does not name the CVE, severity, attacker impact, or whether the flaw is exploited.
- Advisory serial number is AV26-1069, dated October 21, 2026.
- Windows and Mac fixed line is 56.0.8078.47/.48.
- Linux fixed version listed is 156.0.8078.47.
- The notice points readers to Google’s Chrome security advisory.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Stable Channel Chrome for Desktop | prior to 56.0.8078.47/.48 (Windows/Mac) and 156.0.8078.47 (Linux) | 56.0.8078.47/.48 (Windows/Mac), 156.0.8078.47 (Linux) |
- 1.Review Google’s Chrome security advisory and apply available updates.
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From the original article
1 min read at cyber.gc.ca
Serial Number: AV26-1069 Date: October 21, 2026 As of October 20, 2026, Google is affected by a vulnerability in the following product: Stable Channel Chrome for Desktop Versions prior to 56. 0. 8078.
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