Google introduced the release of Web-browser chrome 102 . At the same time is available a stable release of a free project chromium acting as the basis of Chrome. Chrome browser differs from chromium, there is a schedule, there , modules for playing a video content protected from copying (DRM), an automatic installation system of updates, constant inclusion of Sandbox insulation, supply of keys to Google API and transmission when searching for RLZ parameters. For those who need more time to update, the Extended Stable branch is separately supported, accompanied by 8 weeks. The next issue of Chrome 103 is scheduled for June 21.
- to block the operation of vulnerabilities caused by the appeal to the already released memory blocks (use-After-free), instead of ordinary signs, the use of the type MIRACLEPTR (RAW_PTR). MiraclePTR provides a strapping over signs, which performs additional checks to the released areas of memory and emergency completing work in case of detection of such appeals. The influence of the new method of protection on performance and memory consumption is estimated as insignificant. The MiraclePTR mechanism is not applicable in all processes, for example, it is not used in the processes of drawing, but can significantly enhance safety. For example, in the current issue of 32 corrected vulnerabilities, 12 was caused by USE-AFTER-FREE class problems.
- The design of the interface with information about downloads has been changed. Instead of the lower line with data on the loading course to the panel with an target line, a new indicator has been added, when you click on the progress of file downloading and a story with a list of already uploaded files by analogy with the Chrome: // Downloads page. Unlike the lower panel, the button is constantly placed on the panel and allows you to quickly contact the download history. The new interface is still proposed by default only part of users and will be distributed to all in the absence of problems. To return the old interface or include the new one, the configuration “Chrome: // Flags#Download-Bubble”.
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