Google quadruples Chrome bug bounties, pays up to $20,000

Google has updated its Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Program, quadrupling the base payout for memory corruption bugs to $2,000. Controlled reads and crashes in the browser, GPU, and network processes now earn $4,000, while controlled writes can pay up to $20,000. End-of-year awards will also recognize community submissions.

• Base reward for memory corruption in Chrome quadrupled to $2,000
• Controlled reads and crashes in browser, GPU, and network pay $4,000
• Controlled writes can earn up to $20,000
• New end-of-year awards will honor top community reports