Google Releases Critical Security Update to Patch Chrome Zero-Day Exploit
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Google recently released a security update for its Chrome browser to address several vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day flaw, CVE-2025-6558, which has been actively exploited. This high-severity vulnerability poses significant risks by allowing attackers to bypass Chrome's sandbox security, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the browser's GPU process. The issue stems from inadequate validation of untrusted input in ANGLE, an open-source graphics component, highlighting the potential dangers of integrating third-party technologies in browser environments. Healthcare professionals and organizations should prioritize keeping their browser software up-to-date to mitigate such security threats that can jeopardize sensitive data.
