CVE-2026-11661: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-11661 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 103. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not specify patch or remediation details in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks detailed CVSS scoring and explicit remediation information in the available data. The vendor advisory URL is provided for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to elevated privileges or further system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is limited to affected versions of Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.103.
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 update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.103 or later once available. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed in the advisory.
CVE-2026-11661: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-11661 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 149. 0. 7827. 103. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory linked does not specify patch or remediation details in the provided data.
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 Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.103. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security but lacks detailed CVSS scoring and explicit remediation information in the available data. The vendor advisory URL is provided for further details.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to elevated privileges or further system compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The impact is limited to affected versions of Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.103.
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 update to Chrome version 149.0.7827.103 or later once available. Until then, no specific mitigation steps are detailed in the advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T21:33:43.823Z
- 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: 6a2754e6e29bf47b50c4c359
Added to database: 6/8/2026, 11:48:54 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 12:20:12 AM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 4:58:57 AM
Views: 2
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