CVE-2026-11074: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11074 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and could lead to remote code execution. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop on Linux and is publicly disclosed as of June 2026.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. Users and administrators should monitor for official updates and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is confirmed, exercising caution with untrusted web content, especially involving WebRTC features, is advisable.
CVE-2026-11074: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11074 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
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 WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation requires user interaction (visiting a malicious HTML page) and could lead to remote code execution. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop on Linux and is publicly disclosed as of June 2026.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
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. Users and administrators should monitor for official updates and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is confirmed, exercising caution with untrusted web content, especially involving WebRTC features, is advisable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:06:43.991Z
- 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: 6a220829e29bf47b50dbbd9b
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:09 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 1:48:51 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 5:02:59 AM
Views: 2
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