CVE-2026-12007: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Core in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12007 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Core of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.115. This flaw enables remote code execution when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical by Chromium security. Although version 149.0.7827.115 is indicated as affected, the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the patch or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment running the vulnerable Chrome version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable Chrome version once confirmed patched. No alternative mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-12007: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Core in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12007 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Core of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 149.0.7827.115. This flaw enables remote code execution when a user visits a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated critical by Chromium security. Although version 149.0.7827.115 is indicated as affected, the vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm the patch or remediation status. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment running the vulnerable Chrome version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for current remediation guidance. Users should update to the latest stable Chrome version once confirmed patched. No alternative mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T18:16:02.135Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a2b290f815e7002b83416de
Added to database: 6/11/2026, 9:30:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/11/2026, 10:00:29 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 3:56:30 AM
Views: 3
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