Google releases urgent Chrome update to fix actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.

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Published: 2026-09-04
Category: technology
Source: Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team / Help Net Security
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Google has issued an urgent update for its Chrome browser to patch CVE-2026-85046, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. This flaw is actively exploited, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious HTML. Users are advised to update immediately to protect against potential security risks.

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