Unpatched Chromium Flaw Could Enlist Millions of Browsers Into Botnets

Google's accidental disclosure of exploit code for a critical Chromium vulnerability affecting millions of users raises urgent security concerns. The flaw, unpatched for 29 months despite S1-level severity, could enable attackers to build large-scale botnets leveraging compromised browsers as persistent proxies for DDoS attacks and surveillance. This incident exposes critical gaps in vulnerability management and the risks of premature disclosure before patches are available.