China database authority warns of Google Chrome flaw enabling remote code execution
( June 11, 2026, 03:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s National Information Security Vulnerability Database said in a notice on Wednesday that a critical security flaw in Google Chrome could allow attackers to execute code remotely and take control of affected devices by luring users to malicious webpages. The vulnerability affects a range of Google Chrome versions on Linux, Windows and Mac operating systems. The database said Google has released patched versions and urged users to verify their browser versions and install updates as soon as possible. The notice was issued with support from several cybersecurity companies and research organizations, and the database said it would continue monitoring developments related to the vulnerability.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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