CVE-2026-11055: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11055 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows 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. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop on Windows and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. Google has released an update in version 149.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation requires user interaction by visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser on Windows. This can lead to full compromise of the browser process, potentially allowing further attacks depending on sandbox escape capabilities. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome that fixes this vulnerability in version 149.0.7827.53. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side vulnerability requiring user interaction, updating the browser is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are indicated in the advisory.
CVE-2026-11055: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11055 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome on Windows 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. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop on Windows and was publicly disclosed on June 4, 2026. Google has released an update in version 149.
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 ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome on Windows platforms. Exploitation requires user interaction by visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to arbitrary code execution inside the browser sandbox. The issue is fixed in Chrome version 149.0.7827.53. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser on Windows. This can lead to full compromise of the browser process, potentially allowing further attacks depending on sandbox escape capabilities. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome that fixes this vulnerability in version 149.0.7827.53. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations to this version or later to remediate the issue. Since this is a client-side vulnerability requiring user interaction, updating the browser is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations are indicated in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:39.186Z
- 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: 6a220823e29bf47b50dbbc42
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:03 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 2:03:32 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:01:00 AM
Views: 2
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