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CVE-2024-1060: Google Chrome · Use After Free

Affects Google ChromeSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 121.0.6167.139 : patch Google Chrome soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 59% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 121.0.6167.139
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Jan 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google ChromeAffected
  • =121.0.6167.139
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

European organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation strategy: 1) Immediate patching: Ensure all Google Chrome installations are updated to version 121.0.6167.139 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. 2) Browser policy enforcement: Use centralized management tools (e.g., Group Policy, Chrome Enterprise policies) to enforce automatic updates and restrict installation of unapproved extensions or plugins that could increase attack surface. 3) User awareness training: Educate users about the risks of visiting untrusted websites and clicking on suspicious links, emphasizing the importance of cautious browsing behavior. 4) Network defenses: Deploy web filtering and intrusion prevention systems to block access to known malicious sites and detect exploit attempts targeting browser vulnerabilities. 5) Endpoint protection: Utilize advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Incident response readiness: Prepare and test incident response plans specifically for browser-based compromises to ensure rapid containment and remediation if exploitation occurs. 7) Monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit code or campaigns targeting this CVE to adapt defenses accordingly.

Description

Use after free in Canvas in Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.139 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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