The UAE Cyber Security Council issued an alert on Thursday, advising all Google Chrome users to urgently update their browsers following the release of critical security patches by Google. The update addresses a high-risk zero-day vulnerability that could be exploited by remote attackers.
According to the Council, Google has released Chrome version 137.0.7151.55/56 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and version 137.0.7151.51 for iOS. These updates fix serious vulnerabilities that, if left unpatched, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, corrupt memory, bypass security restrictions, or launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
The Cyber Security Council stressed the importance of applying the update immediately and recommended that the information be shared across organisations, including subsidiaries and partners. The Council highlighted that the vulnerabilities could potentially enable malicious actors to take control of affected systems.
In its advisory, the Council stated: “Users should ensure their Chrome browser is updated to the latest version provided by Google. The vulnerabilities addressed in this release pose a significant threat if exploited.”
This latest alert follows a series of security notices from the Council regarding vulnerabilities in popular software applications. A previous warning had also been issued for Google Chrome users after Google released an earlier set of patches to address multiple browser flaws. Those vulnerabilities were reported to potentially allow attackers to execute harmful code on targeted devices.
Google’s latest update includes five key security fixes. Details about these fixes can be accessed through the official Chrome Security Page. While Google has not disclosed the full technical details of the vulnerabilities—likely to prevent further exploitation—it confirmed that one of the issues was already being actively exploited in the wild.
The UAE Cyber Security Council continues to monitor global cyber threats and has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the country’s digital infrastructure remains protected from evolving cyber risks.
Users are encouraged to check for updates manually through Chrome’s settings and restart the browser after installation to ensure the changes take effect.
