Tezzbuzz Desk- Google has released a new security update for Windows, Mac and Linux versions of Chrome. The company has fixed 12 security flaws in it, including a serious Zero-Day Vulnerability, which has been confirmed to be used in cyber attacks.
This update is very important for users using Google Chrome. Google has rolled out a new version to remove many security vulnerabilities present in the browser. According to the company, the update is being made available for Windows, macOS and Linux users, although it may take some time to reach all devices. In such a situation, users must go to Chrome and check whether a new update is available for their system or not.
The most serious is Zero-Day Vulnerability
A total of 12 flaws have been fixed in the new security patch. Among these, CVE-2026-85046 is considered to be the most important. This is a Type Confusion Vulnerability present in the V8 JavaScript Engine of Google Chrome and has been placed in the high-severity category.
Google has reported that this weakness is being actively exploited in real cyber attacks. This flaw was identified by security researcher Salvatore Gulizia, for which he was awarded a reward of $1,000. The company has not yet made public the complete information about the attacks being carried out through this vulnerability. Its purpose is to prevent potential attackers from getting too much information, so that more users can secure their browsers first.
A particular HTML page can become a threat
CVE-2026-85046 could be exploited by a remote attacker to use a specially crafted HTML page. This allows an attacker to try to run arbitrary code by taking advantage of a weakness in Chrome's V8 engine. V8 is Chrome's JavaScript engine, which plays a key role in running interactive features of websites and web apps. For this reason, such security flaws can become a serious threat to users.
Update other Chromium browsers also
This problem is not limited to Google Chrome only. Other browsers based on Chromium may also be affected by this. Therefore, users using Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera and Vivaldi are also advised to install the latest version of their browser.
Check Chrome update like this
To update Chrome, open the browser and tap the three dots Click on. after this Help > About Google Chrome got into. Here Chrome will automatically check for new updates. If an update is available, it can be downloaded and installed. Since the vulnerabilities fixed this time also include the actively used Zero-Day Vulnerability, it would be better for Chrome users to update the browser as soon as possible.