Google Chrome gets another security makeover

Summary: As part of its bug bounty program, Google doled out $6,837 to purchase the rights to information on the Chrome security vulnerabilities.

By Ryan Naraine for Zero Day | February 16, 2012 -- 12:51 GMT (04:51 PST)

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Google has shipped another Chrome browser update to fix several gaping security holes.

The most serious of the patched vulnerabilities could allow remote hacker attacks via specially rigged Web sites.

The update also includes a new version of Adobe Flash Player, which was recently updated to cover multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities.

The latest Chrome 17.0.963.56 is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome Frame.

As part of its bug bounty program, Google doled out $6,837 to purchase the rights to information on the Chrome security vulnerabilities.

Topics: Apps, Browser, Google, Security

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RE: Google Chrome gets another security makeover

Oh, a new version is available, I should update my chrome.

Nikata

17 February, 2012 01:29

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RE: Google Chrome gets another security makeover

@Nikata +1 for awesomeness.

m0o0o0o0o
17 February, 2012 06:54

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Bounty

Isn't it amazing that Google pays so little for each vulnerability? You would think that if the black market for such things is lucrative that researchers would go there instead...

m0o0o0o0o

17 February, 2012 06:55

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