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If you use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, or another Chrome-based browser, make sure you have the latest update installed. Google just rolled out a fix for a zero-day security vulnerability, which is the first of its kind for 2026.
Google Chrome version 145.0.7632.75/76 has just been released for Windows and Mac, alongside version 144.0.7559.75 for Linux, both of which include a fix for a new security vulnerability. Identified as CVE-2026-2441, which allows an iterator invalidation bug in Chrome’s CSS font value processor to trigger browser crashes, data corruption, rendering issues, or other issues. The CVE record explains it can be used to “execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.”
Google says it has evidence of attackers exploiting this vulnerability in the wild, but the company did not clarify how it was being used, or the exact implementation details. That information is usually held back for a few weeks or months, so everyone has time to update their devices first. The bug was first identified by Shaheen Fazim on February 11, 2026, and the Chrome update began rolling out on February 13, so this is a quick turnaround.
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This bug likely affects other web browsers using the Chromium engine, including Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, ChatGPT Atlas, Opera, Opera GX, and Brave. Microsoft said it is “aware of the recent Chromium security fixes” and working on releasing the same update for Edge, but it’s not live yet, as of the time of publication.
Google Chrome should automatically update when the fix is available, as with all Chrome updates. You can also manually check for updates by clicking the menu button at the top-right corner of the toolbar, and selecting Help > About Chrome. You can also enter chrome://settings/help in the address bar to jump to that same page.
These security fixes are a frequent occurrence for any web browser, but the large install base of Chrome makes it a popular target. Google fixed eight zero-day vulnerabilities in 2025, on top of all the other security changes and improvements.
Source: Chrome Releases, Bleeping Computer, Microsoft, CVE
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