Google Chrome Warning — Windows, Android, Mac And Linux Users Act Now

Update Chrome now.
Google users are accustomed to being urged to update now, which is hardly surprising, as its products and services are a magnet for cybercriminals due to the extensive user footprint they enjoy. Google has advised users to replace all Gmail passwords and update to a passkey instead, following numerous account takeover attacks, Google Messages is getting a critical security update, and then there's Chrome, of course. Hot on the heels of a June 10 urgent Google Chrome browser security update, just a week later, the technology behemoth has confirmed yet another security scare that requires users of the world's most popular web browser across all platforms with the exception of iOS to update now.
Google has now confirmed two new security vulnerabilities that impact users of Chrome across the Android, Linux, Mac and Windows platforms. The vulnerabilities, both given a high-severity rating and earning four-figure bounty rewards for the researchers who discovered and disclosed them, could enable a successful attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device with all the consequences that can bring.
It is for this reason that it's vital you don't wait for the update to reach your browser in the 'coming days and weeks,' as Google noted in its June 17 confirmation, but rather kickstart that process now and ensure the security patches have been activated and are protecting your system.
The two vulnerabilities are:
CVE-2025-6191: An integer overflow security vulnerability in Chrome's V8. JavaScript rendering engine.
CVE-2025-6192: A use-after-free security vulnerability in Chrome's Profiler function.
The Google Chrome update process actually happens automatically, but, as Google has noted, it can take some days to reach your browser. When it does, you will see a notification when the update to version 137.0.7151.119/.120. This alone does not mean that you are protected; you need to activate the update in order for it to do that. Err on the side of caution and kickstart the updating process so you can be sure your browser and the data it can access are appropriately protected immediately.
Kickstart your Google Chrome update now.
Head for the Help menu and select About Google Chrome. This will check for and download the update, and then all you have to do is activate it for instant security from these vulnerabilities. Don't worry, your tabs will reopen as well, so you won't lose them. So, what are you waiting for? Android users simply need to update the Chrome app.
Relaunch Google Chrome to activate security updates.

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