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Status Type
Security Update
Private
Public
Date and Time
Thursday, March 3, 2016 - 15:55
Reason
Security Update
Impact
Chrome Users
WHAT HAPPENED?
Google has released Chrome version 49.0.2623.75to address 26 vulnerabilities (8 High and 5 Medium) affecting Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Advanced Users: For a complete description of the security enhancement and affected software refer toGoogle’s Stable Channel Update at http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update.html [1].
AFFECTED SYSTEMS
- Chrome 48.0.2564.116 and below
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
Exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to take control of your computer.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY COMPUTER?
Update your software
- If you are supported by ITFS or have different IT support, no action on your part is required.
- If you do not have IT support or they do not support your computer, Chrome is setup by default to auto update; but if you disabled that function and you need to manually update refer to Update Chrome at https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414?hl=en [2].
RELATED LINKS
- IT Security – http://it.usf.edu/security [3]