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Google releases Chrome 156 with 353 security fixes

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Published 2026-10-21 02:00 UTCUpdated 2026-10-21 04:19 UTC
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Google Chrome: CVSS (Max): 9.6*
Auscert · portal.auscert.org.au · 2026-10-21 04:19 UTC
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Overview

Google has promoted Chrome 156 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. The release includes 353 security fixes and covers a large set of CVEs; Google says the rollout will occur over the coming days and weeks.

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GoogleGoogle Chrome
Why now
  • Chrome 156 is entering the stable channel now, with rollout continuing over the coming days and weeks.
  • AusCERT has issued an external bulletin listing the associated CVEs and remediation as patching or upgrade.
Why it matters
  • The release addresses a broad set of Chrome security issues across major desktop operating systems.
  • The advisory provides an official patch path for affected Chrome installations.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • Chrome 156 has moved to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • The update includes 353 security fixes and addresses numerous CVEs.
  • The release is classified as critical and has an official fix.
How sources frame it
  • Google: neutral
  • AusCERT: neutral
Google’s stable-channel release is also redistributed in an AusCERT security bulletin.
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Google Chrome: CVSS (Max): 9.6*
Auscert · portal.auscert.org.au · 2026-10-21 04:19 UTC
Google Chrome Releases Stable Channel Update for Desktop
Googleblog · chromereleases.googleblog.com · 2026-10-21 02:00 UTC
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