Critical Google Chrome Security Flaw Exposed

Google Chrome Security Flaw Discovered

A serious security flaw in Google Chrome allowed attackers to execute malicious code remotely on users’ computers. Google is aware of the issue and has assigned it a high severity rating.

Key Details:

• Vulnerability: CVE-2025-6554 (Type Confusion in V8)
• Impact: Arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, or malware download
• Affected Platforms: Windows, Mac, and Linux computers

Update Available:

• Windows: Update to Google Chrome 138.0.7204.96/.97
• macOS: Update to version 138.0.7204.92/.93
• Linux: Update to version 138.0.7204.92

Protection:

• Update Chrome: Open main menu > Help > About Chrome > Update
• Restart Chrome: After updating to load the latest version

Google is aware of exploits using this vulnerability in the wild. It is essential to update Chrome to the latest version to remain protected.