The latest Chrome updates, including versions 146.0.7680.164 and 146.0.7680.165 for Windows and macOS, along with 146.0.7680.164 for Linux, resolve eight security issues. Google indicates that no active exploitation of these flaws has been detected in real-world scenarios. The subsequent Chrome version, 147, is expected to launch toward the end of March or the beginning of April.
Srinivas Sista details the patched vulnerabilities in the Chrome Releases blog. Most were identified by independent security experts and submitted to Google. This marks a change from previous practices, as the company now includes details on flaws found by its own team.
Each of the eight issues, identified as CVE-2026-4673 through CVE-2026-4680, carries a high-severity rating. The problems encompass various types, such as buffer overflow errors, use-after-free conditions, and improper memory handling. Components impacted include WebAudio, which faces two vulnerabilities, as well as CSS, WebGL, WebGPU, and the Fonts module.
Chrome typically applies updates automatically upon availability. Users can trigger a manual check through the Help menu under About Google Chrome.
Additionally, Google has issued Chrome for Android in version 146.0.76380.164, which tackles the identical security concerns as the desktop editions. The Extended Stable Channel for Windows and macOS now features Chromium at version 146.0.7680.165.
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This piece was initially published on our affiliate site PC-WELT and adapted from its original German version.
Frank Ziemann, a freelance contributor to PC-WELT since 2005, covers news and reviews in areas like IT security—including malware, antivirus solutions, and vulnerabilities—and internet technologies.