CVE-2026-10888: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10888 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Cast Streaming component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows an attacker on the local network segment to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects desktop versions of Chrome before the specified fixed version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Cast Streaming feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. An attacker positioned on the same local network segment can exploit this flaw by crafting malicious network traffic to trigger arbitrary code execution. The issue is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is addressed in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 and later releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on the local network segment to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected Chrome process. This can lead to full compromise of the browser environment, including potential data theft, manipulation, or denial of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for detailed guidance.
CVE-2026-10888: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10888 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Cast Streaming component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows an attacker on the local network segment to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects desktop versions of Chrome before the specified fixed version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Cast Streaming feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. An attacker positioned on the same local network segment can exploit this flaw by crafting malicious network traffic to trigger arbitrary code execution. The issue is rated with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is addressed in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 and later releases.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker on the local network segment to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected Chrome process. This can lead to full compromise of the browser environment, including potential data theft, manipulation, or denial of service. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for detailed guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:05:56.434Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2207eae29bf47b50dba8ea
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:06 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 3:48:46 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:32:05 AM
Views: 5
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