Critical Chrome Security Update

⚠️ Critical Chrome Security Update – CVE-2025-9478

The UAE Cyber Security Council has observed that Google released a Stable Channel Update for Chrome Desktop on August 26, 2025, addressing a critical security flaw (CVE-2025-9478).

This vulnerability is classified as Critical and requires immediate action.
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✅ Recommendations
• Update Chrome Immediately to the latest stable version
• Enable Auto-Update in Chrome to receive future patches promptly
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🔎 Vulnerability Details
• CVE ID: CVE-2025-9478
• Severity: Critical
• Type: Use-After-Free in ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine)
• Patch Released: August 26, 2025
• Impact:
• Remote attackers could execute arbitrary code in the browser
• Possible system compromise, data theft, or malware installation
• Exploitation Method: Malicious web content (HTML, JavaScript), phishing, or drive-by-download attacks
• Affected Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
• Fixed Versions:
• Windows & Mac: 139.0.7258.154 / .155
• Linux: 139.0.7258.154

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👉 At Escom Tech, we recommend all UAE users and organizations ensure their Chrome browsers are updated immediately to mitigate risks.

Reference:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2025/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html

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