Description:
Google released a security update to address a vulnerability in Google Chrome. A remote attacker could entice a user to open a web page with specially crafted content on a vulnerable browser to exploit the vulnerability.
Affected Systems:
- Google Chrome prior to version 139.0.7258.154
Impact:
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could lead to remote code execution or tampering on an affected system.
Recommendation:
Users of affected systems should update the Google Chrome to version 139.0.7258.154 or later to address the issue. The update can be obtained through the auto-update mechanism or manually by visiting the "About Google Chrome" page. Concerned users should relaunch the Google Chrome to make the update effective.
More Information:
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2025-9478
