{"title": "Chrome 146 Release Addresses Three Severe Security Vulnerabilities", "body": ["The latest Chrome updates, including versions 146.0.7680.153/154 for Windows and macOS along with 146.0.7680.153 for Linux, resolve a total of 26 security issues. Google indicates that no exploitation of these flaws has occurred in real-world scenarios to date. The upcoming Chrome 147 update is set to arrive in early April."], ["Srinivas Sista detailed the 26 patched vulnerabilities in the Chrome Releases blog. Most were identified by independent security experts who notified Google. This update marks a change from previous years, as it now includes fixes for issues found by Google's own team. The blog entry appeared one day following the rollout of the patches."], ["Among the fixes, three vulnerabilities earn a critical rating, while the majority of the others fall into the high-risk category, with one exception. The critical problems involve two instances of out-of-bounds memory access within the WebGL system (CVE-2026-4439 and CVE-2026-4440) and a use-after-free error in the Base component (CVE-2026-4441). High-risk fixes cover several buffer overflow problems and use-after-free bugs, plus a type confusion flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine (CVE-2026-4457)."], ["Earlier last week, Google issued urgent patches for two zero-day exploits, which led to significant disruptions during deployment."], ["Chrome typically applies updates automatically upon availability. Users can initiate a manual check through the Help > About Google Chrome option in the menu."], ["Parallel releases include Chrome for Android at version 146.0.76380.153 and Chrome for iOS at 146.0.7680.151, both tackling the identical security concerns as the desktop editions. The Extended Stable Channel for Windows and macOS now features Chromium 146.0.7680.154."], ["Recommendation: Maintaining current browser versions is essential, but complement this with reliable antivirus solutions to ensure device safety and privacy. Explore selections for top Windows antivirus options and leading VPN providers to mitigate security risks."], ["This piece was initially published on our affiliate site PC-WELT and adapted from its German original."], ["Frank Ziemann has contributed as a freelance writer to PC-WELT since 2005, focusing on news and reviews. His expertise centers on IT security topics like malware, antivirus tools, and vulnerabilities, as well as web technologies."]}