Google Chrome Patches 2 Critical Flaws in Version 148.0.7778.178/179

5 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 21

Chrome’s stable channel moved to 148.0.7778.178/179 for Windows and Mac, and 148.0.7778.178 for Linux, fixing 16 security issues including two rated critical.
The critical bugs are CVE-2026-9111—a use-after-free flaw in WebRTC—and CVE-2026-9110, an inappropriate implementation issue in Chrome’s user interface.
Google said neither vulnerability is known to have been exploited in the wild, but the rollout will take days to weeks, leaving some users waiting for automatic updates.
Users can trigger the patch immediately through Chrome’s Help > About Google Chrome menu, which starts the download and then requires a browser restart to activate protections.

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