Google Fixes 52 Vulnerabilities in Chrome Including Four Critical Issues

Google has released security updates for its Chrome browser that address a total of 52 vulnerabilities. Four of these flaws received the highest severity rating of Critical. The updates were issued on October 27, 2026, for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The critical vulnerabilities include memory corruption in the file system, input validation issues in the file API, problems in the Skia graphics library, and a Use After Free flaw in the Layout component. Specific CVEs patched are CVE-2026-118306, CVE-2026-118331, CVE-2026-118348, and CVE-2026-118344. The remaining 48 vulnerabilities received lower severity ratings but were still addressed in the same release.

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Google has published a new security update for its Chrome web browser, resolving 52 vulnerabilities in total. Four of these issues were classified with the highest severity rating of Critical.

The company released the updates on October 27, 2026. Windows and macOS users received versions Chrome 156.0.8078.74 and 156.0.8078.73, while Linux users obtained Chrome 156.0.8078.73.

Among the fixes, four vulnerabilities stood out due to their critical impact. These include a memory corruption flaw in the file system tracked as CVE-2026-118306, an input validation issue affecting the file API identified as CVE-2026-118331, an input validation weakness in the Skia graphics library labeled CVE-2026-118348, and a Use After Free vulnerability in the Layout engine recorded as CVE-2026-118344.

The remaining 48 vulnerabilities were addressed in the same update cycle, although they carried lower severity ratings. Users are strongly encouraged to apply the patches promptly to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

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