Google Releases Chrome 152 Fixing 327 Vulnerabilities Including 10 Critical Flaws
Google has released the latest version of its web browser, Chrome 152, addressing a total of 327 vulnerabilities. The update was made available on August 25, 2026, and includes patches for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
The company distributed version 152.0.7977.65 and 152.0.7977.64 for Windows and macOS, along with 152.0.7977.64 for Linux. Among the fixed issues, ten vulnerabilities were rated Critical, the highest severity level in Google's four-tier classification.
One notable fix addresses a Use After Free flaw in the graphics processing component ANGLE, tracked as CVE-2026-79282. Additional Use After Free vulnerabilities were resolved in the Aura component, including CVE-2026-79290 and CVE-2026-79052.
The Chromecast module also received multiple patches. These include Use After Free issues identified as CVE-2026-79054 and CVE-2026-79224, as well as an input validation flaw tracked as CVE-2026-79121.
Security researchers recommend that all users install the update without delay to reduce exposure to potential remote code execution attacks.
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