Chrome’s Latest Update: Smashing Bugs and Cashing Bounties!
Google has launched a Chrome update to fix four high-severity vulnerabilities, including a $55,000 bug bounty winner. The main culprit? A use-after-free bug in the V8 JavaScript engine. Users should update their browsers ASAP—because nothing says “fun” like a potential remote code execution!
Hot Take:
Ah, Google Chrome updates – the digital equivalent of spinach. You know they’re good for you, but man, it’s tough to get excited about them. This time around, Chrome’s got a fresh set of vulnerabilities patched up, so buckle up and hit that update button faster than you can say ‘use-after-free’.
Key Points:
- Google Chrome rolls out an update fixing four high-severity vulnerabilities.
- The most rewarding bug, CVE-2025-0995, earned its reporter a $55,000 bounty.
- Three other vulnerabilities include memory safety bugs and inappropriate implementation.
- Google continues its crusade against memory safety issues using Rust for added protection.
- Users need to update to Chrome versions 133.0.6943.98/.99 for security.
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