According to 3DNews, users of Kaspersky Lab’s antivirus began to receive warnings about the need to urgently update their Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.
The Russian company confirmed that Google has released a new version of the Chrome 108.0.5359.94 browser for users of Mac and Linux operating systems, Chrome 108.0.5359.94/.95 for Windows, and Chrome 108 (108.0.5359.79) for owners of mobile devices that work under running the Android operating system. An update with a similar fix has also been released by Microsoft for the Edge browser.
CVE-2022-4262 was discovered in previous versions of browsers that recommend urgent updates. It, according to Kaspersky Lab, is already actively used by attackers.
Google has chosen not to share details about this vulnerability, as it could lead to an increase in attacks on personal computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
This vulnerability was rated as High Severity, and this update was released unscheduled specifically to fix it, indicating that the situation is very serious.
