Google just patched 150+ Chrome vulnerabilities, 22 of them critical
Google has patched over 150 vulnerabilities in Chrome 148, including 22 that are classified as critical. While none of these vulnerabilities are currently being exploited, users are advised to update their browsers immediately. The update addresses significant security flaws, particularly 66 Use-after-free vulnerabilities.
- ▪Google patched 151 security flaws in Chrome 148, including 22 critical ones.
- ▪None of the vulnerabilities are being exploited yet, but users should update their browsers.
- ▪The update includes fixes for 66 Use-after-free vulnerabilities that could allow memory exploitation.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 15:37:57 +0000 |
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News Google just patched 150+ Chrome vulnerabilities, 22 of them critical Google patched 151 security flaws in Chrome 148, including 22 critical ones. None are being exploited yet, but update now just in case. By Frank Ziemann Contributor, PCWorld May 29, 2026 8:37 am PDT Image: viewimage / Shutterstock.com Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Google Chrome 148 patches over 150 security vulnerabilities across desktop and mobile platforms, with 22 classified as critical.The update addresses 66 Use-after-free vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to exploit browser memory, though none were actively exploited.Users should immediately update their Chrome browsers through Help → About Google Chrome to protect against these security flaws.
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