CVE-2026-10978: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-10978 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects Chrome desktop on Windows and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication. The vendor advisory indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires an attacker to send crafted network traffic, which can lead to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was officially published on June 4, 2026, and Google has released a stable channel update to remediate the flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No reports of active exploitation have been confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 has been released by Google to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor.
CVE-2026-10978: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-10978 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8. It affects Chrome desktop on Windows and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication. The vendor advisory indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
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 Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires an attacker to send crafted network traffic, which can lead to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was officially published on June 4, 2026, and Google has released a stable channel update to remediate the flaw.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No reports of active exploitation have been confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 has been released by Google to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to mitigate the risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html. No additional mitigations are specified by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:20.782Z
- 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: 6a22080ce29bf47b50dbaeec
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:19:40 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:33:32 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:00:30 AM
Views: 2
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