[German]Google has released updates to the Google Chrome browser in the Stable Channel for Mac, Linux and Windows on January 30, 2024. There were also updates for the Extended Stable Channel. The Android app and the iOS app of the Chrome browser have also been updated. The updates contain security fixes. Here is an overview of these updates. Thanks to the reader for the tip.über diese Updates. Danke an den Leser für den Hinweis.
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Google Chrome (Stable)
The announcement may be found in the Google blog. The stable channel has been updated to version 121.0.6167.139 for macOS and Linux. For Windows, the update updates the browser to version 121.0.6167.139/140. Google states that 4 vulnerabilities have been fixed and lists the following vulnerability(ies).
- [$5000][1511567] High CVE-2024-1060: Use after free in Canvas. Reported by Anonymous on 2023-12-14
- [$3000][1514777] High CVE-2024-1059: Use after free in WebRTC. Reported by Cassidy Kim(@cassidy6564) on 2023-12-29
- [N/A][1511085] High CVE-2024-1077: Use after free in Network. Reported by Microsoft Security Research Center on 2023-12-13
The three vulnerabilities listed above are classified as "High". The browser should therefore be updated immediately, even if the browser updates itself using the automatic update function. You can also update the browser manually (via the menu and the About Google Chrome command). The latest build of the Chrome browser can also be downloaded here.
Google Chrome (Extended Stable)
According to this article, Google Chrome has been updated to version 120.0.6099.276 for macOS and Windows in the Extended Stable Channel. The update contains (imho) the same fixes as in the Stable Channel. The update will be rolled out in the coming days.
Chrome for Android
Furthermore, according to this Google post, Google Chrome for Android has been updated to version 121.0.6167.143 and will be distributed via update in the next few days. This version contains stability and performance improvements, as well as the same security fixes as mentioned above for the desktop versions of the browser.
Chrome for iOS
According to this Google post, Google Chrome for iOS has been updated to version 121.0.6167.138 and will be distributed via update in the next few days. This version contains stability and performance improvements, as well as the same security fixes as mentioned above for the desktop versions of the browser.
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