CVE-2026-13779: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13779 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on ChromeOS. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability affects ChromeOS versions before 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high impact with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected ChromeOS device, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on ChromeOS to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-13779: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13779 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on ChromeOS. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted network traffic. The vulnerability affects ChromeOS versions before 150.0.7871.47. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high impact with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected ChromeOS device, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high CVSS score reflects the critical nature of the impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome on ChromeOS to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:15.399Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a444c0e27e9c7971985c7e0
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 11:52:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 15:54:37 UTC
Views: 88
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