CVE-2026-12455: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-12455 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Tab Strip component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.155. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. No CVSS score is provided, and no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.155.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Tab Strip feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.155. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level, but the affected version is identified as =149.0.7827.155, implying that this version addresses the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The attack requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a crafted web page. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is addressed in Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.155. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Since this is a client-side browser vulnerability, applying the official update is the recommended remediation. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
CVE-2026-12455: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-12455 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Tab Strip component of Google Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.155. This flaw allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high security severity by Chromium. No CVSS score is provided, and no confirmed exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability affects Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.155.
Affected software
pkg:github/chromium/chromiumRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Tab Strip feature of Google Chrome before version 149.0.7827.155. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into performing certain UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level, but the affected version is identified as =149.0.7827.155, implying that this version addresses the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The attack requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a crafted web page. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vulnerability is addressed in Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.155. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to mitigate the risk. Since this is a client-side browser vulnerability, applying the official update is the recommended remediation. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T19:38:29.710Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01750511403.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a31ffc90b89be68889b0216
Added to database: 6/17/2026, 2:00:41 AM
Last enriched: 6/17/2026, 2:16:24 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:03:40 AM
Views: 4
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.