Government warns against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS: Details
2 years, 3 months ago

Government warns against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS: Details

Live Mint  

Google Chrome OS has multiple vulnerabilities that can allow hackers to cause a denial-of-service attack on the victim’s chromebook. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has spotted multiple vulnerabilities in Google ChromeOS LTS channel version prior to 96.0.4664.219. In its advisory, it says that “multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google ChromeOS which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary cc cause a denial-of-service condition on the targeted system". It says that these vulnerabilities exist in Google ChromeOS due to Use after free in Blink, Browser Creation, WebUI, Managed devices A Chrome OS Shell, Sign-In Flow, Extensions & Extensions API, Insufficient policy enforcement in Cookies, Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API, Heap buffer overflow in PDF and Side-channel information leakage in Keyboard input. The advisory said that the bugs in Mozilla Firefox browser could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service attack on the targeted system.

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Government issues high-security alert for Google Chrome users: Here's how to stay safe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government issues high-security alert for Google Chrome users: Here's how to stay safe

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, under the Central Government, has issued a critical security warning for Google Chrome users. This warning highlights a significant flaw in Google’s web browser that could allow hackers to access users' private data. Since Google Chrome is the most popular web browser worldwide, with a 70% market share, millions of users could potentially be …

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe

ABP News  

The cybersecurity agency of the Indian government, the Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a high severity warning for a number of Apple products, such as the iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, MacBook, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The central agency, in its warning, has said that several vulnerabilities have been found in various Apple software. CERT-In in its issued warning …

Microsoft Edge browser needs updation as CERT-In alerts users for vulnerabilities
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Microsoft Edge browser needs updation as CERT-In alerts users for vulnerabilities

India TV News  

CERT-In, which stands for Indian Computer Emergency Response Team is a part of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. Recently it issued a warning regarding multiple security flaws in Microsoft Edge's Chromium-based browser, which has the potential to enable attackers to gain control of a compromised system. Nature of vulnerabilities CERT-In has identified several critical issues in the Edge's …

Google Chrome Users In India Warned About Major Security Risk By Govt: Should You Be Worried?
6 months ago

Google Chrome Users In India Warned About Major Security Risk By Govt: Should You Be Worried?

News 18  

The security warnings continue to cause concerns for Indian users in June. The new security bulletin dated June 14 comes with a high-severity rating which affects millions of Chrome users on PC and Linux systems. Chrome Alert: WHAT DOES CERT-IN SECURITY WARNING SAY Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Chrome which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code …

CERT-In issues alert for high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome
6 months, 3 weeks ago

CERT-In issues alert for high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome

The Hindu  

India’s Computer Emergency Response Team issued a warning for a high severity vulnerability reported in Google Chrome for desktops. The vulnerability reportedly impacts both Windows and Mac users and can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. According to CERT-In, the vulnerability in Chrome exists due to a type confusion flaw which can be …

Centre warns users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens products: Here's what to do
7 months ago

Centre warns users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens products: Here's what to do

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which falls under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has issued a warning about vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Siemens products. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. "A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop which could be exploited by a remote …

CERT-In identifies numerous bugs in Google Chrome and GitLab
7 months, 2 weeks ago

CERT-In identifies numerous bugs in Google Chrome and GitLab

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has warned users about multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and GitLab which could enable an attacker to obtain sensitive information, bypassing security restriction and cause denial-of-service conditions on the targeted system. The CERT-In advisory said, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome which …

Google Chrome Security Alert For Indian Users From The Govt: Should You Be Worried?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Chrome Security Alert For Indian Users From The Govt: Should You Be Worried?

News 18  

Google Chrome is used by billions across the globe and even in India many people rely on the web browser on desktop and mobile as well. The latest Chrome security warning comes via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team with a high severity ranking, which will get millions of Chrome users worried. Google Chrome Security Warning April 2024: What You …

Indian Govt Issues 'High-Risk' Chrome Security Warning: Update Now
10 months, 1 week ago

Indian Govt Issues 'High-Risk' Chrome Security Warning: Update Now

News 18  

India Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In keeps sending out alerts, warning the masses about various vulnerabilities that are discovered in consumer-grade products—be it Android or iOS, Mac, or Windows. Now, it is back with yet another alert in the form of multiple ‘high’ risk vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome. Further, CERT-In said, “These vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome …

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt Urges Google Chrome Users To Update Immediately, Issues High Severity Warning

ABP News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning concerning numerous vulnerabilities identified in Google Chrome OS. In its latest security advisory dated February 08, 2024, labelled as CIVN-2024-0031, the government research team has disclosed that the identified vulnerabilities present significant risks to users of Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 on the LTS channel. Use after free …

Centre issues security warning to Google Chrome users: Here's what you need to do
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre issues security warning to Google Chrome users: Here's what you need to do

India TV News  

If you're a Google Chrome fan using it on your Windows PC or Mac, there's something crucial you need to know as we kick off the year. The Indian government, through CERT-In, is waving a flag for those still hanging on to the older versions of Google Chrome. CERT-In is saying several weak points in the old Chrome could be …

Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt issues high-risk warning for Google Chrome users, here is how you can protect your device

India Today  

In a recent security alert, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has raised the alarm for users of Google Chrome. The warning is designated as CERT-In Vulnerability Note CIVN-2023-0295, issued on October 11, 2023, and underscores a series of high-severity vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers and harm the safety and speed of devices using Google Chrome. Affected devices …

Google fixes mulitple vulnerabilities in Android’s security update: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Google fixes mulitple vulnerabilities in Android’s security update: Report

The Hindu  

Google released fixes for 54 unique vulnerabilities, including two known to have been actively exploited, in its Android security update. Of the 54 fixes concerning Android 11 through 13, five were rated critical, and two concerned remote code execution issues. The update from Google follows the standard system of releasing two patch levels, one that focuses on core Android components, …

Google Chrome Desktop users on these versions have high-risk hacking threat
1 year, 2 months ago

Google Chrome Desktop users on these versions have high-risk hacking threat

Hindustan Times  

The central cybersecurity agency has issued a warning to Google Chrome desktop users about a high-risk threat posed by remote hackers gaining access to systems and executing malicious operations. CERT-IN, a nodal agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, highlighted in the vulnerability note, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop." Using these vulnerabilities, the …

Indian Govt Is Warning These Apple Users About High Risk Vulnerabilities: All Details
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Govt Is Warning These Apple Users About High Risk Vulnerabilities: All Details

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a ‘high’ severity warning to users of various Apple products, including Macs, iPhones, iPads, and even the Apple Watch. Who Is Affected: According to CERT-In, users on the following software versions are affected: Apple macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7 Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6 Apple watchOS versions prior to …

Indian Govt Warns Google Chrome Users Of 'High-Risk' Vulnerabilities; Update NOW
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian Govt Warns Google Chrome Users Of 'High-Risk' Vulnerabilities; Update NOW

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which falls under the umbrella of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a ‘high-severity’ warning to Google Chrome desktop users—advising them to update their browsers as soon as possible to avoid hackers from executing arbitrary code and bypassing security measures. CERT-In has noted that “multiple vulnerabilities” exist in the affected versions …

Why users should update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers
1 year, 8 months ago

Why users should update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers

The Hindu  

A security bug detected in the V8 engine, used in processing JavaScript, of Chromium-based internet browsers could impact the security of users. Detected by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, the security bug could be used by cybercriminals to infect users’ devices without any active action on the part of the user and can be exploited by luring users to visit a …

Government has a ‘high severity’ warning for Mozilla Firefox users: Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Government has a ‘high severity’ warning for Mozilla Firefox users: Details

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued an advisory for Mozilla Firefox users. Marked as ‘high’ severity rating, the cyber security agency said that a vulnerability in the Mozilla Firefox browser can allow a remote attacker to perform arbitrary code execution on the targeted system. CERT-In’s advisory states that this vulnerability exists in Mozilla Firefox due to use-after-free error …

Vulnerabilities in Google’s Chrome, Chrome OS, Windows, and Adobe products fixed - The Hindu
1 year, 11 months ago

Vulnerabilities in Google’s Chrome, Chrome OS, Windows, and Adobe products fixed - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Google Chrome and Chrome OS Multiple security bugs with high severity ratings were detected in Google Chrome and Chrome OS which could be exploited by remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, access user information, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial-of-service on the targeted systems. The security bugs reported in Adobe could allow attackers to execute arbitrary codes, cause memory leaks, …

Google fixes 8th zero-day vulnerability of 2022. Details here
2 years ago

Google fixes 8th zero-day vulnerability of 2022. Details here

Hindustan Times  

Google has released a crucial security update for the desktop version of Chrome web browser that fixes another zero-day vulnerability. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2022-4135 exists in the wild,” read blog post on Thursday. According to a report by Livemint on Saturday, the update would start rolling out over the coming days and weeks and Chrome users …

Google Chrome New Update Offers Fix For Major Security Issue: Get It Now
2 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome New Update Offers Fix For Major Security Issue: Get It Now

News 18  

Google Chrome on PC is getting an important security update this week, and all Windows, mac and Linux users should update to their latest version of Chrome right away. Google isn’t giving all the details about the security issue that has demanded this update, but users should be getting the new version in the coming days and weeks. As for …

Centre issues fresh warning to Google Chrome users, says ‘remote attacker…’
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre issues fresh warning to Google Chrome users, says ‘remote attacker…’

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has sounded a warning to Google Chrome users about multiple vulnerabilities which could make their web browsers vulnerable to hackers. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, an agency under the ministry of electronics and information technology which regularly issues updates on cyber security, has issued a high severity warning for the users. According to CERT-IN, multiple vulnerabilities exist …

Google fixes multiple security bugs in Android, Chrome OS
2 years, 2 months ago

Google fixes multiple security bugs in Android, Chrome OS

The Hindu  

Multiple high-severity vulnerabilities were reported in some versions of Android and Chrome OS. Android Security bugs in Android could be exploited by an attacker to elevate their privileges thereby gaining access to sensitive information on affected devices. CERT-In’s report flagged Android OS versions 10, 11, 12, 12L and 13 for these security bugs. Google Chrome OS Security bugs in Chrome …

Google fixes several bugs in Chrome affecting Windows, Mac users
2 years, 2 months ago

Google fixes several bugs in Chrome affecting Windows, Mac users

The Hindu  

On Friday, Computer Emergency Response Team released notes on bugs affecting Chrome. The security bugs can allow cybercriminals to bypass security restrictions on the browser, execute arbitrary codes and cause denial of services on computer systems running vulnerable versions of the software. According to vulnerability notes from CERT-In, these security flaws in Chrome existed due to use-after-free in CSS, which …

Government issues high severity warning for Google Chrome users: Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Government issues high severity warning for Google Chrome users: Details

Live Mint  

National cyber agency CERT-In has issued a high severity warning for Google Chrome users. In its latest advisory, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team says that some Google Chrome versions on desktop are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, the agency says, exist in Google Chrome for Desktop due to use-after-free in CSS, insufficient validation of untrusted input in developer …

Multiple threats affecting user security detected in Google Chrome and Zoom
2 years, 3 months ago

Multiple threats affecting user security detected in Google Chrome and Zoom

The Hindu  

The Computer Emergency Response Team on Friday released notes for vulnerabilities affecting Google Chrome’s desktop version for Mac and Linux users. These vulnerabilities have been detected in Zoom’s on-premise meeting connector and can be exploited by attackers to access audio and video feed of meetings, while staying invisible to participants in the meeting. In Google Chrome The vulnerabilities detected in …

Centre issues hacker warning for Google Chrome for desktop users
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre issues hacker warning for Google Chrome for desktop users

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government has issued a high-risk warning to Google Chrome desktop users of remote hackers getting access to the system and executing malicious operations. The government agency cautions that a remote attacker could bypass security restriction and execute arbitrary code. CERT-IN cautioned in the vulnerability note, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop.” It added …

Chrome for Windows and Mac getting an important security fix, Google says update now
2 years, 3 months ago

Chrome for Windows and Mac getting an important security fix, Google says update now

India Today  

Google is rolling out an important update for Google Chrome's desktop client to address a highly dangerous zero-day vulnerability. Google says the Chrome desktop app for Mac, Linux, and Windows has been updated to version 105.0.5195.102 to patch the 'CVE-2022-3075' vulnerability. Details about the bug remain unclear, and Google says the information will be made public until a majority of …

High severity vulnerabilities detected in Google Chrome for the third time this month
2 years, 3 months ago

High severity vulnerabilities detected in Google Chrome for the third time this month

The Hindu  

Some versions of Chrome browser for desktop users may be prone to multiple vulnerabilities, according to Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In said vulnerabilities exist after free in network service, webSOL, layout, phonehub, browser tag, tab strip, splitscreen, passwords, sign-In flow heap buffer overflow in screen capture, WebUI, Exosphere and Window manager, inappropriate implementation in site isolation, Chrome OS lockscreen, pointer …

CERT-In issues alerts for vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS, TP-link router and Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center
2 years, 3 months ago

CERT-In issues alerts for vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS, TP-link router and Atlassian Bitbucket Server and Data Center

The Hindu  

CERT-In on Thursday released notes for high severity vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS, and critical vulnerabilities in TP-Link router and Bitbucket Server and Data Center. In Google Chrome OS Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome OS LTS channel version have been reported due to use after free in Blink, browser creation, webUI, managed devices API and Chrome OS shell. In Bitbucket …

How to check and update Google Chrome version on your laptop
2 years, 4 months ago

How to check and update Google Chrome version on your laptop

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning against multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. Wondering how to check which Google Chrome version is running on your laptop and how to update it? How to check Google Chrome version running on laptop - Open Google Chrome on your computer - Click on the three dots placed at the top-right …

CERT-In identifies multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Cisco
2 years, 4 months ago

CERT-In identifies multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Cisco

The Hindu  

In Google Chrome These vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers by sending specially crafted requests to the targeted systems. In Cisco networking software The vulnerabilities in multiple Cisco products have reportedly been used by attackers to execute arbitrary code, access and disclose information and perform cross site scripting attacks on affected systems. The vulnerability that allows attackers to run …

CERT-In detects multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome, Edge browsers and Android OS
2 years, 4 months ago

CERT-In detects multiple vulnerabilities in Chrome, Edge browsers and Android OS

The Hindu  

These vulnerabilities can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the targeted systems compromising their security, CERT-In said. Inappropriate implementation of multiple APIs like Managed Device API, nearby share API, fullscreen and extensions API have led to these vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities have also been reported in Use after free in Omnibox, Safe Browsing, Tab Strip, Overview Mode, Nearby Share, Input, …

Beware! Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox Browsers Found Ridden With High-Risk Bugs
2 years, 6 months ago

Beware! Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox Browsers Found Ridden With High-Risk Bugs

ABP News  

Indian government's CERT-In or Computer Emergency Response Team has cautioned against multiple severe vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers that are capable of revealing sensitive private user information to remote attackers who can breach security protections. According to India's nodal agency that deals with cyber security threats, hacking and phishing, Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.209 are affected …

Govt Issues 'High Risk' Warning For Chrome OS, Mozilla Firefox Users: Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt Issues 'High Risk' Warning For Chrome OS, Mozilla Firefox Users: Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe

News 18  

The government of India has issued a “high risk” warning for some Google and Mozilla products in India. The Computer Emergency Response Team has flagged several vulnerabilities that are providing hackers access to all of user’s data and is allowing them to execute code on the victim’s system by bypassing all security mechanisms. Google has also urged Chromebook users to …

Govt. of India issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome & Firefox users, here’s how to stay safe
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt. of India issues high-severity warning for Google Chrome & Firefox users, here’s how to stay safe

Firstpost  

CERT-In has flagged certain versions of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to be severely vulnerable to hackers and malicious programmes. The Computer Emergency Response Team of India or CERT-In has flagged a number of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. According to the government agency, these vulnerabilities allow hackers to install malicious programs that can steal sensitive user data, …

Govt Has A New Security Warning For Google Chrome Users: Update Now!
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt Has A New Security Warning For Google Chrome Users: Update Now!

News 18  

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the market, used by millions. According to the latest warning from India’s CERT-In cyber crime body, the Google Chrome version 100 carries a high-level security issue and it has asked everyone to update their Google Chrome browser to the 101 version right away. CERT-In warning mentions that any Google Chrome version …

Google Chrome Security Issue: Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately To Avoid Getting ‘Hacked’
2 years, 8 months ago

Google Chrome Security Issue: Update Your Google Chrome Browser Immediately To Avoid Getting ‘Hacked’

News 18  

Soon after Google rolled out an emergency update to Chrome browser version 99 to fix critical vulnerabilities in the internet browser, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high severity advisory for internet users, warning users to update to the latest Google Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 immediately. “A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a …

Google Chrome rolls out critical security update, users urged to download immediately
3 years ago

Google Chrome rolls out critical security update, users urged to download immediately

India Today  

Google has released a critical update to the Chrome browser that improves its security by patching a zero-day vulnerability that attackers are reportedly already exploiting. In the latest release notes, Google said the new Chrome browser version is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. And since attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, your personal data, as well as your computer, …

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack
3 years, 2 months ago

Google warns Chrome users of a major security risk, rolls out update to prevent attack

India Today  

Google has confirmed a critical security risk with Chrome and has warned users to update their web browser to the latest version. Termed CVE-2021-37973, the security lapse affects Chrome users on Linux, macOS as well as Windows, as noted in the blog. Google confirmed this in the blog, mentioning that “an exploit for CVE-2021-37973 exists in the wild.” Such types …

Chrome browser for Windows and Mac now receiving the latest update to patch new zero-day bug
3 years, 5 months ago

Chrome browser for Windows and Mac now receiving the latest update to patch new zero-day bug

India Today  

Google Chrome users are receiving a new security update that brings fixes for several issues with the browser. As pointed out by The Hacker News, this is the ninth zero-day vulnerability addressed by Google for its Chrome browser this year. Chrome users are suggested to update their browser to the latest version to avoid any exploitation of their data through …

Google Releases Chrome Update That Patches a Zero-Day Vulnerability
3 years, 10 months ago

Google Releases Chrome Update That Patches a Zero-Day Vulnerability

News 18  

Google has released version 88.0.4324.150 of its Google Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The latest update for Chrome comes with an important fix for a zero-day vulnerability that is said to have been exploited actively. The zero-day vulnerability, which was identified as ‘CVE-2021-21148’ was described as a “head overflow” memory corruption bug in the V8 JavaScript engine. Just …

Google patches two actively exploited Chrome zero-day bugs
4 years, 1 month ago

Google patches two actively exploited Chrome zero-day bugs

The Hindu  

Google on Wednesday released an update for Chrome to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in the wild. While the first three vulnerabilities were discovered by Google’s security research team, the recent two bugs came to Google’s knowledge through anonymous sources. “We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to …

Google Chrome Getting a New Update That Fixes Two Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome Getting a New Update That Fixes Two Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

News 18  

Google Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux is getting a new update that addresses two zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in the wild. Users can manually update the browser by heading to ‘more’ at the top right corner and then select update Google Chrome. Last week, Google addressed the second zero-day bug CVE-2020-16009 also residing in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. The …

Google Chrome Gets Second Security Update in Two Weeks That Fixes a Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Chrome Gets Second Security Update in Two Weeks That Fixes a Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability

News 18  

Google Chrome desktop browser is receiving a new security update that patches ten bugs with high-risk ratings. This is the second security update Google has released in the last two weeks that also addresses a zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-16009 on the browser. The zero-day vulnerability was found to be affecting Google Chrome desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux …

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