Google Chrome 151 Update Fixes 2 Critical Security Flaws

Google released a critical security update for Chrome that fixes 15 vulnerabilities, including two rated as Critical. Users should update immediately because these flaws allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause crashes through malicious web content. We recommend checking your browser version today to ensure your system is protected against these specific exploits.

Google releases Chrome 151 to patch critical WebGL and V8 vulnerabilities across all platforms

The update targets the Chrome browser across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and iPadOS platforms. Windows and macOS devices receive build 151.0.7922.169 and 151.0.7922.170 respectively. Linux and Android devices receive build 151.0.7922.169. iOS and iPadOS users can install the patch directly from the Apple App Store.

The two Critical vulnerabilities involve buffer overflow issues in the WebGL and Dawn graphics components. These flaws could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted webpage. The remaining 13 vulnerabilities are rated High and include use-after-free errors in browser components and type confusion bugs in the V8 JavaScript engine. Additional fixes address CORS implementation errors, USB race conditions, and media processing errors.

We looked at the last Chrome update while tracking these security patches, noting that similar stability themes often appear in consecutive releases. The official release notes do not specify if any of these 15 vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild. Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge will likely receive similar patches in the coming days as they align with the Chromium codebase.

This update resolves all 15 reported security issues for the current Chrome stable channel. Users on all supported platforms should apply the patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the identified risks.