If you are utilizing Google Chrome on your desktop, it is important to heed a warning issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India. This organization has detected several high-severity vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for desktop, impacting Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.

The warning indicates that these vulnerabilities could enable a remote attacker to execute code and compromise the targeted system. This presents a significant security threat. Below is a comprehensive overview of the recent vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, the versions of the software that are affected, and the necessary steps to mitigate the issue.

Affected Software Versions

According to CERT-In, the following Google Chrome versions are affected: 

• Versions before 133.0.6943.53for Linux 
• Versions before 133.0.6943.53/54 for Windows and Mac

Vulnerabilities, as per Google: CVE-2025-0444, CVE-2025-0445, and CVE-2025-0451.

How Can Hackers Exploit These Vulnerabilities?

Google Chrome ranks among the most extensively utilized web browsers worldwide, holding a substantial market share on both Windows and Mac operating systems. The high severity rating of these vulnerabilities raises significant concerns, as they may allow remote attackers to compromise systems and potentially impact a vast number of users.

According to CERT-In, attackers can take advantage of these vulnerabilities by convincing victims to navigate to specifically designed web pages. These pages may be phishing sites that impersonate legitimate organizations, deceiving users into providing sensitive information. If these vulnerabilities remain unaddressed, cybercriminals could infiltrate your system, execute harmful code, and lead to various issues, including financial losses and data breaches.

What Should You Do?

To mitigate any potential security risks, it is essential to update Google Chrome to the latest available version.

How To Download The Update

Google has officially launched the Chrome 133 update in a stable version for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. However, the distribution of this update will occur gradually over the next few days and weeks, which means that not all users will have immediate access.

Instructions for Updating Google Chrome

1. Launch the Google Chrome browser.

2. Click on the three-dot menu located in the upper-right corner.

3. Navigate to Help > About Google Chrome.

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