The Indian government has issued a high-severity security warning for Google Chrome users, alerting millions about critical vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to take control of their systems.
Key Takeaways
- CERT-In issued high-severity warning for Chrome vulnerabilities
- Affects Windows, macOS, and Linux users
- Update required for versions before 142.0.7444.59/60
- Attackers can exploit via malicious web pages
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) published the security bulletin on October 30, 2025, highlighting multiple serious flaws in Google Chrome. The agency classified the threat as high severity, requiring immediate attention from Chrome users across the country.
According to the security advisory, “Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due Type Confusion in V8, Inappropriate implementation in V8,Extensions, App-Bound Encryption, Autofill; Object lifecycle issue in Media, Race in V8,Storage; Incorrect security UI in Omnibox,Fullscreen UI, SplitView; Policy bypass in Extensions, Use after free in PageInfo, Ozone and Out of bounds read in V8,WebXR. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted webpage.”
Who Is Affected?
The security risk impacts Chrome users on all major platforms. The vulnerable versions include:
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.59 for Linux
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.59/60 for Windows and Mac
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.60 for Mac
If your Chrome browser falls into any of these categories, you should update immediately to protect your system from potential attacks.
How To Update Chrome
Updating Chrome is straightforward and essential for security protection. Follow these steps:
Click the three-dot menu in Chrome → Select Settings → Navigate to About Chrome → Click Update Chrome if available. Google has released security patches through its stable channel update to address these vulnerabilities.
The update process is automatic in most cases, but users should verify they’re running the latest version to ensure complete protection against these newly discovered threats.
