Google Releases Chrome 153 Update Fixing 42 Vulnerabilities, Including Three Critical Flaws

According to Google's advisory, the company has rolled out the newest stable Chrome version, 153, which patches 42 security flaws, three of them deemed Critical.

Windows and macOS users receive builds 153.0.8010.47 and 153.0.8010.48, whereas Linux users get 153.0.8010.47. The deployment started automatically on machines with auto‑update turned on, and Google expects the patch to be completely rolled out within several days.

Such Critical‑rated vulnerabilities could let adversaries run arbitrary code, circumvent same‑origin policies, or seize user sessions. By correcting these three high‑impact bugs together with 39 less severe ones, Google seeks to shrink the attack surface that threat actors frequently probe in widely used browsers.

Chrome follows a rapid‑release cadence, usually issuing a major update roughly every six weeks, to embed security patches promptly. Its built‑in sandbox, regular security reviews, and an open bug‑bounty initiative assist in spotting and fixing flaws before they become broadly exploitable.

Both organizations and personal users should confirm the update’s installation, particularly where Chrome serves as the main portal to web applications. Machines running older versions stay exposed to known exploits already used in the wild, and numerous security solutions flag outdated browsers as compliance concerns.

Google’s security team will keep watching the issue, releasing additional patches if required. Developers are urged to consult the full security advisory for advice on mitigating remaining risks and to follow best practices like turning on site isolation and maintaining up‑to‑date extensions.