Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Update Fixes Critical Vulnerability

Google Chrome Stable Update
Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 has been updated to the Stable channel for Windows, MAC, Linux, and Chrome Frame. This update fixes issues with Flash games. Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Stable also fixes a critical vulnerability (identified as CVE-2011-3047) disclosed by PinkiePie (aka PwniePie) in "Pwnium" contest at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver that can be exploited to escape from a Chrome's secure sandbox.

  • [117620] [117656] Critical CVE-2011-3047: Errant plug-in load and GPU process memory corruption. Credit to PinkiePie.

Overview
Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. It has one box for everything: Type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and web pages. Will give you thumbnails of your top sites, access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.

Install Google Chrome
To install Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Stable please visit http://www.google.com/chrome website.

Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Stable

What's new in Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Stable (March 10, 2012)
Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 contains following stability and bug fixes:
  • Fixed issues with Flash games.

Security fixes and rewards:
  • [$60,000] [117620] [117656] Critical CVE-2011-3047: Errant plug-in load and GPU process memory corruption. Credit to PinkiePie. (Critical)

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