CVE-2026-11644: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. Exploitation requires social engineering to convince a user to install a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution within the browser context. The vulnerability is recognized as critical by Chromium security. No detailed patch or remediation information is included in the provided data, and no known active exploitation has been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser on Linux. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the underlying system depending on user privileges. However, exploitation requires user interaction to install a malicious extension. No known exploits in the wild 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_0153744567.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions and update Chrome to the latest available version once a fix is released.
CVE-2026-11644: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. Exploitation requires social engineering to convince a user to install a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which then enables arbitrary code execution within the browser context. The vulnerability is recognized as critical by Chromium security. No detailed patch or remediation information is included in the provided data, and no known active exploitation has been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected Chrome browser on Linux. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the underlying system depending on user privileges. However, exploitation requires user interaction to install a malicious extension. No known exploits in the wild 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_0153744567.html for current remediation guidance. Users should avoid installing untrusted Chrome extensions and update Chrome to the latest available version once a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T21:33:37.573Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0153744567.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2754dee29bf47b50c4aeaf
Added to database: 06/08/2026, 23:48:46 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 00:34:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 116
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