Google has issued a security update for its Chrome web browser, addressing a total of 21 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity zero-day flaw known as CVE-2026-5281.
The CVE-2026-5281 vulnerability is a use-after-free bug in Dawn, an open-source implementation of the WebGPU standard, which has been found to be under active exploitation in the wild.
Use-after-free vulnerabilities occur when a program attempts to access memory that has already been freed or deleted, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Google has not provided a CVSS score for CVE-2026-5281, but the fact that it is being exploited in the wild highlights the importance of applying the latest security updates to Chrome as soon as possible.
Users are advised to update their Chrome browser to the latest version to protect against this and other vulnerabilities, ensuring the security and integrity of their browsing experience.
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