Google Releases Chrome 151 Fixing 41 Vulnerabilities Including Six Critical Flaws

Google has issued Chrome 151 to address 41 security vulnerabilities, six of which are rated critical and could lead to memory corruption, browser crashes, and remote code execution. The update covers Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms with versions 151.0.7922.108 and 151.0.7922.109. Two use-after-free flaws in the WebGL component, tracked as CVE-2026-19137 and CVE-2026-19170, allow continued memory access after deallocation. Additional critical issues affect the Aura, Skia, Views, and ANGLE components under CVE-2026-19149, CVE-2026-19154, CVE-2026-19172, and CVE-2026-19157. Google has withheld technical details and proof-of-concept code for several flaws to limit exploitation while the rollout completes. Users are advised to check for updates immediately through the browser's About section.

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Google has released Chrome 151 containing fixes for 41 security vulnerabilities, including six critical flaws that can trigger memory corruption, browser crashes, and potential remote code execution on victim systems.

The new versions 151.0.7922.108 and 151.0.7922.109 are being distributed to Windows and macOS users, while Linux receives version 151.0.7922.108. Deployment occurs gradually across the user base.

Among the most severe issues are two use-after-free vulnerabilities in WebGL, recorded as CVE-2026-19137 and CVE-2026-19170. This class of flaw occurs when the browser continues to reference a memory region after it has already been freed, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate program behavior.

Other critical errors impact the Aura, Skia, and Views components, identified as CVE-2026-19149, CVE-2026-19154, and CVE-2026-19172. An additional critical issue, CVE-2026-19157, involves an out-of-bounds write in ANGLE.

In exploitation scenarios, a specially crafted webpage can attempt to trigger these flaws while the browser processes web content. The actual impact depends on the specific vulnerability and the security protections present in the underlying operating system.

Google has temporarily restricted technical details and proof-of-concept code for some of the flaws, a standard measure to reduce exposure while the update reaches the majority of users.

Users should open Chrome settings, navigate to Help, and select About Google Chrome to verify and install the update. Enterprises are encouraged to prioritize deployment of Chrome 151 across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

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