The Indian government has issued a warning regarding a vulnerability in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, which could potentially enable hackers to unlawfully access and retrieve personal data.
CERT-In has recently issued a cautionary advisory regarding a potential security flaw in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. This vulnerability has been classified as a critical concern, as it has the potential to facilitate unauthorized data access and theft.
The Indian government has recently issued a warning regarding a bug that has been discovered in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. This bug poses a significant threat as it has the potential to enable hackers to steal sensitive user data. In order to safeguard against this bug, CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, strongly advises users to promptly install the latest security update. It is crucial to take immediate action to protect your personal information from falling into the wrong hands.
The vulnerability note CIVN-2023-0361 has provided a detailed warning for Google Chrome for Desktop, while vulnerability note CIVN-2023-0362 pertains to the Microsoft Edge browser. CERT-In has classified these bugs as high severity issues and recommends an immediate security update. According to the alert, individuals using Google Chrome versions prior to v120.0.6099.62 on Linux and Mac, as well as versions prior to 120.0.6099.62/.63 on Windows, are at risk. Similarly, those using an older version of Microsoft Edge browser, specifically version 120.0.2210.61, may also be vulnerable to this exploit.
The cause of these bugs in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge is explained in the vulnerability note on the CERT-In website. The vulnerabilities stem from “Use after free in Media Stream, Side Panel Search, and Media Capture” as well as “Inappropriate implementation in Autofill and Web Browser UI.” The advisory further warns that a remote attacker could potentially exploit these weaknesses by sending a specially crafted request to a user of the affected Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.
Samsung users have been cautioned by CERT-In in a recent warning. In addition, CERT-In has issued a high-risk warning to Samsung mobile phone users, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities. CERT-In researchers have discovered several vulnerabilities in Samsung products that pose significant risks. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to bypass security measures, gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, and execute arbitrary code on targeted systems. The vulnerabilities affect various components of the Samsung ecosystem, as detailed in the CERT-In advisory.
