Google Warns Chrome Users to Update: After High-Risk Security Flaws Found

Official statements

According to Google’s official statement, the vulnerability was discovered in Chrome version 143 and could potentially leave users’ applications exposed to attacks. 
Additionally, Google Chrome’s Srinivas Sista announced on January 13 that a total of ten vulnerabilities have been identified, ranging from high to low risk.
Sista said, "The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 144 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux." 
Google announced that the update will be gradually released to all users, which may pose a major concern for individuals with sensitive data on their systems who cannot afford any risks.

Steps to update to Google Chrome 144

Google has issued a high-severity security alert and has come up with the Chrome 144 update to address multiple security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, which is used by billions of people worldwide. 
 

Update to Google Chrome 144 in three simple steps:

1. Open the Google Chrome browser settings menu and choose Help About Google Chrome.
2. Wait for the Google Chrome 144 update to download and install.
3. Restart Google Chrome to activate the updates and ensure your browser is protected against the now-fixed security vulnerabilities.

Technical details

One of the vulnerabilities identified is in the Digital Credentials feature, tracked as CVE-2025-13633. Google is keeping details limited until most users have updated their systems. The description states:

“Use after free in Digital Credentials in Google Chrome before version 143.0.7499.41 allowed a remote attacker who compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.”

In simpler terms, "Use After Free" (UAF) is a specific type of software vulnerability in which a program tries to access a memory location after it has been freed. This can lead to crashes or, in some cases, allow attackers to execute their own code.

The renderer process is the component of modern browsers like Chrome that converts HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into the visible web page displayed in a tab. It operates in a sandbox for safety, separate from the main “browser process” that manages tabs, URLs, and network requests. Essentially, the renderer acts as the browser’s webpage display engine.

 The heap is an area of memory allocated for use by the program. The program can request blocks of memory from the heap, calling specific operations to allocate these blocks.

It is crucial to remain aware and exercise caution during this time. Consider switching to ad-free browsers like Brave for enhanced safety. Google is actively working to ensure that no threat or harm comes to users, but it's wise to update your Chrome and keep an eye out for further updates.