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Google Patches Chrome’s Fifth Zero-Day of the Year

📅 18 August 2022 at 14:31 UTC📰 ThreatpostView original source ↗
Google Patches Chrome’s Fifth Zero-Day of the Year

An insufficient validation input flaw, one of 11 patched in an update this week, could allow for arbitrary code execution and is under active attack.

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🔍Threat Overview

Google has patched a fifth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome, an insufficient validation input flaw that allows for arbitrary code execution and is currently under active attack.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Google Chrome
Attack Vectors
Arbitrary code execution via insufficient validation input
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: C
Who Is at Risk
Users of Google Chrome, particularly those using older versions
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Update to the latest version of Google Chrome as soon as possible.
2Disable extensions that are not necessary until further notice.
3Use a reputable antivirus software and keep it up-to-date.
📦Affected Products
Google Chrome

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