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Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year

Google just patched the fifth zero-day exploit for Chrome this year. The company has released a security update for users to download.

These bugs arise when a program references a memory location after it has been deallocated, leading to any number of serious consequences from a crash to a random execution of code. The fix is available for Mac, Windows and Linux and updates will continue to roll out to users over the coming days and weeks. The company typically pays out big money for bug discoveries, as part of its Vulnerability Rewards Program.

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