Last published on: December 14, 2021

Google has released an emergency update for Chrome, addressing an actively exploited Zero-Day, as well as 4 additional vulnerabilities.

The updated version is 96.0.4664.110 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Google has not shared further details regarding the Zero-Day details and exploitation, however such vulnerabilities allow attackers to create unusually powerful exploits which may result in remote code execution and data loss.

The Zero-Day Vulnerability

• CVE-2021-4102, High Severity – Use after free in V8 JavaScript engine.

Affected Products

Chrome for Desktop prior to version 96.0.4664.110.

Mitigation

CYREBRO strongly recommends updating your browser to the latest Chrome version, 96.0.4664.110 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

References: Google Advisory