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Chrome security risk is affecting Windows, Mac and even Linux users and the government has shared the important details.
Chrome users on Windows, Mac and Linux are at risk.
The Indian government has issued a big security alert for Chrome users which puts them at hacking risk if someone can exploit the issues. The latest Chrome security warning in November 2025 has been posted by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) with a high severity ranking, which ought to get millions of Chrome users in the country extremely concerned.
“Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system,” CERT-In explains in its note. But how can the security issues become a risk for the Chrome users and what else you should know, here are the details.
CERT-In Chrome Warning For Users
The note from the security agency highlights the problem and what is causing the security danger. “Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Google Chrome due type confusion in V8. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted web page,” it adds.
Chrome Security Issue: Who Is At Risk?
Chrome users on Windows, MacOS and Linux are being warned about the risks and these versions have been mentioned:
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.175/.176 for Windows
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.176 for Mac
- Google Chrome versions prior to 142.0.7444.175 for Linux
It is obvious to state that if the Chrome on your system and their version is one before these, we advise you to update the browser immediately. Google has also shared the details as well as the new patch updates for the affected versions.
Chrome users should download the latest available software update for Google Chrome on Windows, macOS and Linux. You can do this by heading over to the three-dot menu on Chrome – Settings – About – Update Chrome. Google has listed the security fixes that come with the stable channel update.
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr…Read More
S Aadeetya, Special Correspondent at News18 Tech, accidentally got into journalism 10 years ago, and since then, has been part of established media houses covering the latest trends in technology and helping fr… Read More
Delhi, India, India
November 25, 2025, 10:08 IST
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