Chrome Zero-Day: Exploit Code Released for CVE-2024-5274 - #CVE-2024-5274
Google has urgently released a series of updates for its Chrome browser to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5274, which is actively being exploited. The flaw, found in the V8 JavaScript engine, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant security risks. This vulnerability, discovered by members of Google's Threat Analysis Group and Chrome Security team, marks the fourth zero-day issue Google has patched in May 2024, and the eighth for the year. Users are strongly advised to update to Chrome version 125.0.6422.112/.113 on Windows and Mac, and 125.0.6422.112 on Linux. The updates highlight the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to defend against such threats, underscoring Google's commitment to user security through continuous monitoring and prompt action.