Chrome browser received another security update on 5 March 2024. The latest version of Chrome is 122.0.6261.111/.112. This is the third release for the Chrome browser in the Chrome 122 build.
Salient points
- Chrome 122.0.6261.111/.112 supersedes 122.0.6261.94/.95 released on 27 February 2024.
- For Windows and Mac, the stable release version for the Chrome browser is 122.0.6261.111/.112.
- Chrome 122.0.6261.111/.112 is valid for all Windows 10, Windows 11 and 64 bit Windows installations.
- For Linux computers, the stable release version for Chrome browser is 122.0.6261.111.
- This security update fixes 3 security vulnerabilities in the Chromium project. These vulnerabilities were uncovered by external researchers. These are listed below for your reference.
- For Android devices, the latest release of the Chrome browser is 122.0.6261.105. The Android version will be made available through the Google Play Store.
- The Extended Stable Channel update for Mac and Windows computers is Chrome version 122.0.6261.112.
Vulnerabilities
There have been 3 security fixes in Chrome 122.0.6261.111/112 update for Windows. These security vulnerabilities are detected by external researchers. These vulnerabilities are listed below.
- All 3 vulnerabilities have a HIGH severity
| CVE Details | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-2173 | HIGH | Out of bounds memory access in V8 |
| CVE-2024-2174 | HIGH | Inappropriate implementation in V8 |
| CVE-2024-2176 | HIGH | Use after free in FedCM |
How to find the current Chrome browser version?
You can find the installed version of the Chrome browser on your Windows desktop by following the instructions below:
- Launch Chrome.
- Click on the 3 Vertical Dots. in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Scroll down to and Hover over the Help option, then click on About Google Chrome in the new menu that opens.
- A new window appears that provides information about the browser.
How to update the Chrome browser?
Chrome browser gets updated automatically as a background process. You need to close the Chrome browser and launch it again. This should allow the browser engine to fetch the latest updates.
If there is a pending update for the Chrome browser, you will get a pending icon on the browser three dots. The color of the icon will depend upon the time period for which the update has been pending.
- If the pending update was released less than 2 days ago, you will see Green dots.
- If the pending update was released about 4 days ago, you will see Yellow dots.
- If the pending update was released at least a week ago, you will see Red dots.
We do suggest keeping the Chrome browser updated at all times to resolve security vulnerabilities.
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