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CERT-In issues high-risk security warning for Google Chrome, Android users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory for users of the Google Chrome browser on Windows PC, Macs, and Linux devices, as well as for smartphones running on older Android versions. The advisory highlights security flaws within these platforms stating that they can be exploited by an attacker.
CERT-In advisory for Google Chrome
Affected software:
Google Chrome versions prior to 137.0.7151.55 for Linux
Google Chrome versions prior to 137.0.7151.55/56 for Windows and Mac
Nature of the threat:
CERT-In has classified these vulnerabilities as "High risk," warning that they could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service on targeted systems. The advisory stated that these vulnerabilities could affect both individual and organisational users.
CERT-In advisory stated that the vulnerabilities stem from various issues such as inappropriate implementation of Background Fetch API, FileSystemAccess API and more. It stated that a remote attacker could potentially exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page.
Solution:
CERT-In strongly advises all users to update Google Chrome to the latest version immediately. The official fix is available through Chrome's stable channel update.
CERT-In advisory for Android
Affected software:
Android 13
Android 14
Android 15
Nature of the threat:
CERT-In has classified these vulnerabilities as "High risk," warning that they could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorised access to sensitive user data, gain elevated privileges, and cause denial of service on targeted systems. These vulnerabilities exist on smartphones from all OEMs running on the affected software version.
CERT-In advisory stated that the vulnerabilities exist in Android due to flaws in the Framework, Android Runtime, System, Google Play, Arm Components, Imagination Technologies and Qualcomm Components.
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