Urgent Security Alert for Chrome Users: Update Now to Protect Against Vulnerabilities
In May 2025, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a high-severity security alert for Chrome users on Windows and Mac, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities that could be exploited by remote hackers, urging users to update to the latest version to mitigate the risks. The alert, dated May 16, 2025, specifies that these vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows and Mac, and versions prior to 136.0.7103.113 for Linux, affecting both individuals and businesses. Google has released a patch to address these security issues, advising users to install the update and reboot their systems.
Chrome users on Windows and Mac are facing a security alert from the Indian government. The alert comes from CERT-In.
Windows users often face these threats, but Chrome is also vulnerable. The new update presents a major risk for millions of PC users of the web browser.
The CERT-In note, dated May 16, 2025, carries a high-severity rating. It addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome that hackers can exploit remotely.
“Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due to Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader and Incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances in Mojo. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page.”
Using Chrome itself can leave users vulnerable to these risks. Google is urging all users to download and install the latest available update to fix the security holes.
The CERT-In bulletin details the Chrome versions affected by the security issues.
Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows and Mac are affected. Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113 for Linux are also affected.
The agency states that individuals and businesses using Chrome for desktop on Windows and macOS are potential targets for hackers.
Chrome is aware of these issues and has released a patch to fix the loopholes. The stable channel update is available for affected Chrome users on Windows.
Users are advised to install the new patch for Chrome immediately and reboot their systems.
Chrome users on Windows and Mac are facing a security alert from the Indian government. The alert comes from CERT-In.
Windows users often face these threats, but Chrome is also vulnerable. The new update presents a major risk for millions of PC users of the web browser.
The CERT-In note, dated May 16, 2025, carries a high-severity rating. It addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome that hackers can exploit remotely.
“Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due to Insufficient policy enforcement in Loader and Incorrect handle provided in unspecified circumstances in Mojo. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page.”
Using Chrome itself can leave users vulnerable to these risks. Google is urging all users to download and install the latest available update to fix the security holes.
The CERT-In bulletin details the Chrome versions affected by the security issues.
Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113/.114 for Windows and Mac are affected. Google Chrome versions prior to 136.0.7103.113 for Linux are also affected.
The agency states that individuals and businesses using Chrome for desktop on Windows and macOS are potential targets for hackers.
Chrome is aware of these issues and has released a patch to fix the loopholes. The stable channel update is available for affected Chrome users on Windows.
Users are advised to install the new patch for Chrome immediately and reboot their systems.
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