Google Releases Patches for 370 Vulnerabilities in Chrome 151
Google has released security patches for 370 vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including seven critical flaws. The update addresses issues like 'use after free' and input validation errors, with security researchers receiving over $58,000 in bug bounties.
Why it matters
As Chrome is the world's most widely used browser, these patches are essential for maintaining global cybersecurity and protecting user data from potential exploits.
Google’s Chrome security team has released security patches for 370 vulnerabilities affecting the browser, including seven critical ones.
The patches were announced on July 29 as part of a Chrome update to version 151 for Windows, Mac (151.0.7922.71/.72) and Linux (151.0.7922.71).
Among the seven critical vulnerabilities are issues involving ‘use after free’ in various components such as Compositing, Views, Skia and Ozone.
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