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Google Resolves 17 Security Problems in Newest Chrome Version 115 Update

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Google Resolves 17 Security Problems in Newest Chrome Version 115 Update

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Recently, Google has rolled out a new release for Chrome 115, which tackles 17 security concerns identified in both the desktop and Android versions of the web browser.

Users can anticipate their Google Chrome installations to automatically update in the coming days or weeks. To speed up the security enhancement for desktop users:

  1. Input chrome://settings/help in the browser’s URL bar or navigate to Menu > Help > About Google Chrome.
  2. Subsequently, Chrome will initiate a check for any accessible updates and will exhibit the current version that is installed. If a fresh version is located, it will be fetched and installed instantly.
  3. After the update process is concluded, restart your browser.

Following the update, the About page should showcase one of the ensuing versions:

  • Chrome for Mac and Linux: 115.0.5790.170
  • Chrome for Windows: 115.0.5790.170 or 115.0.5790.171

Regarding Chrome on Android, updates are issued via Google Play and cannot be accelerated. Users can affirm the version on their Android device by:

  1. Opting for Menu, then Help and Feedback.
  2. Within the Help and Feedback section, choose Menu and scroll down to Version details.

Google Chrome 115: Rectifying the 17 Security Matters

Google has tackled externally reported security problems in a blog post published on Chrome Releases. Among the 17 resolved vulnerabilities, 11 have been tagged with a considerable rating of high or medium severity. At present, there are no indications of exploitation of these vulnerabilities.

The vulnerabilities encompass a range of exploit categories, including type confusions, heap buffer overflows, out-of-bounds memory access, and use-after-free vulnerabilities. It is strongly advised for both system administrators and individual users to update Chrome promptly to fortify against potential intrusions.

Chrome 115 was unveiled in the middle of July, covering a total of 20 security concerns within the web browser.

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