Page Crash Issue in Chromium Browsers
Issue:
Some recent versions of the Chromium browser engine contains a bug that causes the
page to crash when users interact with HTML elements that contain certain
accessibility-focused markup constructs.
Impact
Any user that browses the web by an affected browser can be
impacted. Any website or web application that uses certain user interface
accessibility methods that trigger the bug will be impacted.
Essent Service Impact:
Essent designs software that uses accessibility methods to
comply with ADA Section 508. Currently the only Essent product known to be
affected by this issue is EssentOne. SiteBuilder Designer itself isn't impacted
but a subscriber that adds a third-party User Interface (UI) library may be
impacted.
Corrective Actions:
2024-04-25 4:00 PM EST:
A patch has been developed by the Chromium team and is being actively distributed.
Updating Your Browser:
The About page in most Chromium browsers will automatically check for updates when opened.
If an update is available, a message will appear indicating that a new version is being downloaded.
To view the About Page:
- Chrome: Open the main menu, navigate to Help > About Google Chrome.
- Edge: Open the main menu, navigate to Help and Feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
Workaround:
Firefox and Safari, which are not based on the Chromium browser
engine, are not affected by this bug. If users are unable to upgrade to the latest
version of their affected browser, we recommend switching to Firefox
or Safari temporarily until the update can be installed.
Affected Browsers:
Chrome 124.0.6367.61
Edge 124.0.2478.51
Other Chromium based browsers may encounter the same issue.
Technical Information:
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/335553723