Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation so update now

Date:
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0000

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Google did not share the details about the bug being actively used.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google released Chrome 152.0.7977.82/.83 for Windows, Mac, and Linux Patch fixes 12 flaws, including zeroday CVE202685046 (type confusion in V8) Sixth Chrome zeroday this year; Chromium browsers also affected, update urged immediately Google has released a new version of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux, fixing a dozen of vulnerabilities. Among them is a high-severity flaw that is being actively exploited in the wild.

In a security advisory published on the Google blog on September 3, the
search engine company said Chromes newest version is now 152.0.7977.82/.83
for Windows and Mac, and 152.0.7977.82 for Linux. Rollout is expected to be gradual, so make sure to check if you already received it. Most of the time the update is automatic and instant and if youre not certain, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser and choose Help.
Navigate to About Google Chrome and there you will find the version number. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Running malicious code remotely This patch fixes a total of 12 vulnerabilities, most of which are graded as high severity. Among them is a type confusion in V8 bug, discovered by security researcher Salvatore Gulizia.

For his effort, Gulizia was awarded $1,000. Apparently, this bug is being actively leveraged in real-life attacks, although Google (as usual) decided not to share the juicy details until the majority of browsers are protected. You may like Update Chrome now Google patches new zero-day flaw already
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The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-85046. On the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), it is described as a type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome [that allows] a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

V8 is Chromes JavaScript engine which allows web apps and interactive
websites to run in the browser. Those interested in the technical breakdown
of the vulnerability can find it on Guzlias blog . Are you a pro? Subscribe
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You can find the full list of fixed vulnerabilities on this link .

This is the sixth zero-day Google fixed in Chrome since the start of the
year. It also affects other browsers built on Chromium, so if youre running Edge, Brave, Opera, or Vivaldi, make sure to update to the latest version as soon as possible.

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