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Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Desktop 

Indian – Computer Emergency Response Team (https://www.cert-in.org.in)

Severity Rating: HIGH

Software Affected

Google Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.96/.97 for Windows/Mac

Google Chrome versions prior to 144.0.7559.96 for Linux

Overview

A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Target Audience:

All end-user organizations and individuals using Google Chrome for Desktop.

Risk Assessment:

High risk of system compromise, data theft.

Impact Assessment:

Potential for memory corruption, remote code execution.

Description

Google Chrome is a popular internet browser that is used for accessing the information available on the World Wide Web. It is designed for use on desktop computers, such as those running on windows, macOS, or Linux operating system.

A vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to race condition error in V8. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

Solution

Apply appropriate updates as mentioned by the vendor.

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html

Vendor Information

Google Chrome

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html

References

Google Chrome

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html

CVE Name

CVE-2026-1220

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Postal address:

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Government of India

Electronics Niketan

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New Delhi-110 003

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