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Google issues patch for Chrome vulnerability

Google Chrome users have been advised to update to the latest version of the browser, which has been released to patch a vulnerability that could pave the way for online threats to get into a machine.

In an advisory accompanying the launch of version 1.0.154.59 of the browser, Google said the update is meant to cater for a flaw that could be exploited by a cyber criminal to take control of a computer.

"An error in handling URLs with a chromehtml: protocol could allow an attacker to run scripts of his choosing on any page or enumerate files on the local disk under certain conditions," said the advisory.

"Visiting an attacker-controlled web page in Internet Explorer could have caused Google Chrome to launch, open multiple tabs and load scripts that run after navigating to a URL of the attacker's choice."

However, this threat, which has been classified as "high", can only materialise if the Google Chrome browser is not already in operation, added the statement.

Internet users are advised to take advantage of such fixes as soon as they are released and to ensure they also have regularly updated internet security software.

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