Number: AV21-178
Date: 21 April 2021
On 20 April 2021 Google published a Security Advisory to address vulnerabilities in the following product:
- Chrome for Desktop – versions prior to 90.0.4430.85
Exploitation of some these vulnerabilities could result in arbitrary code execution. Google has received reports that these vulnerabilities have available exploits.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link and apply the necessary updates once available.
Google Chrome Security Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
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