The latest updates to Chrome version 116.0.5845.96/97 for Windows and 116.0.5845.96 for Mac and Linux bring numerous fixes to the world’s most popular browser.
Google announced it last week, the frequency of Chrome updates will increase from version 116. We can see the first effects of this policy today, with the deployment of a new security update that fixes no less than 26 flaws, eight of which were described as “severe”. While most of these flaws in the code were found and addressed by company engineers, the Chrome Vulnerability Award programwhich rewards hard cash for cybersecurity researchers who report bugs and other possible vulnerabilities to Alphabet.
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Through this program, an independent researcher informed Google of the presence of a flaw affecting “an unknown code block of the Offline component […] which results in a “use after free” vulnerability which, if exploited, could cause the program to crash and impact its confidentiality, integrity and availability”. For his good and loyal service, the bug hunter was awarded the tidy sum of $30,000.
Latest Chrome Update Fixes Numerous Security Flaws, Including 8 Critical
It’s no less than $ 63,000 that the Cupertino company distributed under the Chrome Vulnerability Reward program. Of the 26 vulnerabilities fixed in this update, a total of 21 were reported by external responders. Other bug finders have been awarded smaller sums, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 for similar use-after-free problems, when a memory pointer does not lead to the correct object or the object does not no longer exists.
It is obviously advisable toinstall this update as soon as possible, to continue enjoying the performance of Chrome desktop with peace of mind. In addition to its security patches, the Google browser will offer many new features to Internet users around the world. Very soon, for example, the search engine’s AI will summarize long articles for you in a few key points.