Google Chrome is prone to a use-after-free vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser, or cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to Chrome 79.0.3945.88 are vulnerable.
Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
Ensure that all nonadministrative tasks, such as browsing the web and reading email, are performed as an unprivileged user with minimal access rights.
Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from a successful exploit.
Implement multiple redundant layers of security.
Various memory-protection schemes (such as nonexecutable and randomly mapped memory segments) may hinder an attacker’s ability to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities.
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.