What to do: You’ll want to make sure your Chrome browser is updated. The latest version with the patch is 81.0.4044.129 on Windows and Mac, which Google is sending to all Chrome users now, so you might already have it. You can check your version in the Chrome menu, then restart. The details: While the specific method of exploiting the flaw is being kept secret, users are seeing one of the following two error messages: ‘STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION’ or ‘STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_HASH.’ If you see these errors, you’ll need to upgrade immediately. Forbes reports that the vulnerability could lead to hackers controlling your system. Bottom line: While Google acted quickly in patching these flaws, it’s still important to make sure you’re unaffected. Be sure to check your own Chrome version immediately to avoid any issues with these vulnerabilities.
Chrome - 67.72% Firefox - 8.49% Internet Explorer - 6.97% Edge - 6.20% Safari - 3.62%
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