For most Google Chrome users, they may wait until some good new features are added before checking whether there is a new version update. However, the recently launched zero-day vulnerability patch is very important. Although there are no reports of disasters at present, hackers can remotely invade the user’s computer through this vulnerability. If you accidentally hit it, you will be in trouble, so it is recommended to update as soon as possible.
（Image source: Bleeping Computer）
Google urgently launches new version to fix zero-day vulnerability
A few days ago, the Chrome blog announced the launch of version 94.0.4606.61 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The only update content was to “fix the zero-day vulnerability of CVE-2021-37973.” The official also marked the word High on the front, which shows how important it is:
According to foreign media Bleeping Computer According to reports, CVE-2021-37973, a zero-day vulnerability, allows hackers to remotely execute arbitrary malicious code on Chrome computers that have not been updated and repaired, also known as UFA (Use After Free). Google also stated that they had detected malicious actors abusing the CVE-2021-37973 vulnerability for attacks, but did not share the relevant content.
How to check or update your Google Chrome version:
- Open the… menu in the upper right corner
- Find the instructions and click “About Google Chrome”
- Then Chrome will automatically check whether there is a new version. If so, it will start updating. Once completed, just reopen Chrome.
The displayed version 94.0.4606.61 means you have updated to the latest version:
This is actually not the first time Google Chrome has reported a zero-day vulnerability. The following is what foreign media Toms Guide According to the Chrome update schedule, CVE-2021-37973 is the 12th this year:
- September 24: 94.0.4606.61
- September 21: 94.0.4606.54
- September 13: 93.0.4577.82
- August 31: 93.0.4577.63
- August 16: 92.0.4515.159
- August 2: 92.0.4515.131
- July 20: 92.0.4515.107
- July 15: 91.0.4472.164
- June 24: 91.0.4472.123/.124
- June 17: 91.0.4472.114
- June 14: 91.0.4472.106
- June 9: 91.0.4472.101
- May 25: 91.0.4472.77
- May 10: 90.0.4430.212
- April 26: 90.0.4430.93
- April 20: 90.0.4430.85
- April 14: 90.0.4430.72
- April 13: 0.4389.128.<>
- March 30: 89.0.4389.114
- March 12: 89.0.4389.90
- March 5: 89.0.4389.82
- March 2: 89.0.4389.72
Source: KOCPC Chinese