CVE-2026-12008: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12008 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DigitalCredentials feature of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.115. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 11, 2026, and is rated critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement, which should be consulted for patch status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply updates promptly if a fix is available.
CVE-2026-12008: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.115 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12008 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the DigitalCredentials feature of Google Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.115. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 11, 2026, and is rated critical by Chromium security. No CVSS score or explicit remediation level is provided in the input data. The vendor advisory URL points to a Chrome stable channel update announcement, which should be consulted for patch status.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox environment, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with higher privileges. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser sandbox.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided data. Users and administrators should consult the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01962725236.html for the latest remediation guidance and apply updates promptly if a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T18:16:02.577Z
- 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: 6a2b290f815e7002b83416e2
Added to database: 6/11/2026, 9:30:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/11/2026, 10:00:25 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 4:20:37 AM
Views: 6
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