CVE-2026-11165: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11165 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebMIDI component of Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebMIDI implementation within Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on iOS, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted context. This elevates the risk beyond typical web content compromise. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.
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 should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. Until confirmation of a fix, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
CVE-2026-11165: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11165 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebMIDI component of Google Chrome on iOS versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 53. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with medium severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available for this vulnerability. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebMIDI implementation within Google Chrome on iOS platforms before version 149.0.7827.53. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as medium severity. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not explicitly state patch or remediation details in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox environment of Google Chrome on iOS, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code outside the browser's restricted context. This elevates the risk beyond typical web content compromise. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.
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 should update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.53 or later once available. Until confirmation of a fix, exercising caution with untrusted web content is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:10:35.286Z
- 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: 6a220856e29bf47b50dbcb85
Added to database: 6/4/2026, 11:20:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/5/2026, 12:51:22 AM
Last updated: 6/5/2026, 4:18:52 AM
Views: 3
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