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Google rapidly patches critical Chrome memory vulnerabilities

Google has rapidly addressed three critical security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including two buffer overflow issues and one use-after-free flaw. These fixes, part of updates bringing Chrome to version 151.0.7922.169/.170 and later to .173/.174, were deployed within a 48-hour period. The vulnerabilities, found by Google's security team, affected components like the WebGL graphics, the Dawn library, and the Chromoting protocol, and could lead to remote code execution or data leaks if exploited. AI

IMPACT Ensures continued security and stability for users of the world's most popular web browser.

RANK_REASON The article details security patches for an existing software product, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Google rapidly patches critical Chrome memory vulnerabilities

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Davey Winder, Senior Contributor ·

    Google Rolls Out 3 Critical Chrome Memory Fixes In 48 Hour Period

    The Chrome browser memory vulnerabilities just keep on coming. Now Google has released two security updates in 48 hours to fix three such critical bugs.