Kate Mills 
Dec 03, 2023
Google is fixing a loophole in its Chrome web browser to keep users’ devices protected from attackers and hackers. The bug could allow hackers and intruders to run harmful code on your computer.
The previous update had security issues that the developers were not aware of, making them an easy target for hackers.
In the latest update, Google has fixed a security bug known as CVE-2023-6345. While Google hasn't shared a lot about the bug, they mentioned in the release notes regarding the latest update that "an exploit for CVE-2023-6345 exists in the wild."
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To stay protected, users are advised to enable automatic updates for Chrome or manually update to the latest version.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has rated this vulnerability as "High" in severity on their official website, saying that it is related to the Skia library which is used in Google Chrome, and it could let an attacker compromise the browser's security system.
As per the company, the security flaw was discovered by Benoît Sevens and Clément Lecigne from Google's Threat Analysis Group on November 24 and quickly fixed by Google.
Meanwhile, there’s uncertainty regarding other browsers, part of Google's Chromium project, being impacted by this flaw, and when they will receive updates with fixes.
Who can avail Google Chrome latest update?
The new update is available for the following operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux. Users are advised to install the latest version to stay away from the zero-day vulnerability, the sixth bug to be fixed by the company this year.
Once the new update is rolled out to a wider user base, the company will disclose more information regarding it.
