Google Chrome 149 security update addresses multiple vulnerabilities
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Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53/54 contain multiple unspecified vulnerabilities; update immediately.
CERT-FR has published a security advisory for Google Chrome addressing multiple vulnerabilities in versions prior to 149.0.7827.53 on Linux and Windows platforms, and 149.0.7827.54 on macOS. The advisory references a substantial number of CVE identifiers but does not specify the nature, impact, or exploitability of individual vulnerabilities, stating only that they allow attackers to provoke unspecified security issues. Defenders should prioritize updating Chrome installations across all platforms to the patched versions. Google's official security bulletin provides detailed information on the fixes; consult that source for technical details and mitigation strategies.
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Source reporting: https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-0692
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