Description

Google has released Chrome 140 into the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with the release rolling out incrementally over the next several days and weeks. The new build—140.0.7339.80 for Linux and 140.0.7339.80/81 for Windows and Mac—includes some significant security patches and tweaks.The flaw has the potential to enable remote attackers to execute malicious code and, therefore, lead to data breaches or full system compromise. Other notable vulnerabilities are CVE-2025-9865, the Toolbar component-linked vulnerability, which was reported by Khalil Zhani and for which he received a reward of $5,000. CVE-2025-9866, which targeted the Extensions system, was uncovered by NDevTK and received a reward of $4,000. CVE-2025-9867, which brushed on the Downloads component, was reported by Farras Givari, who received $1,000 for the discovery. These discoveries highlight the role played by third-party researchers in browser security. In addition to vulnerabilities highlighted by the community, Google's internal security teams also addressed several vulnerabilities using automated tools such as AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, and libFuzzer. One of the most notable in-house fixes, ID 442611697, was credited to this comprehensive testing strategy. Users are strongly encouraged to update their browsers in a timely fashion to prevent remote code execution and other attacks. Keeping up with Chrome ensures the availability of the latest security patches and performance improvements.