CVE-2026-10956: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10956 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the MimeHandlerView component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects desktop versions of Google Chrome and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. A vendor advisory from Google is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the MimeHandlerView of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network without privileges and with low attack complexity. The flaw impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the supplied data. Since the affected version is prior to 149.0.7827.53, users should update to version 149.0.7827.53 or later if available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-10956: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10956 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the MimeHandlerView component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects desktop versions of Google Chrome and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. A vendor advisory from Google is available but does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level in the provided data.
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 MimeHandlerView of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and can lead to remote code execution within the sandbox environment. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed over the network without privileges and with low attack complexity. The flaw impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the Chrome sandbox, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires a user to visit a maliciously crafted HTML page. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level in the supplied data. Since the affected version is prior to 149.0.7827.53, users should update to version 149.0.7827.53 or later if available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:15.208Z
- 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: 6a220801e29bf47b50dbac84
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:29 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:48:42 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:58:29 AM
Views: 2
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