CVE-2026-13799: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in QUIC in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13799 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the QUIC protocol handling within Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially cause heap corruption by sending crafted network traffic. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 150.0.7871.47 and has a high severity rating (CVSS 8.1). The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this version includes a fix or if remediation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector with high complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of a fix, users should update to the latest Chrome version as soon as possible and avoid untrusted network environments to reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-13799: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in QUIC in Google Chrome prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13799 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the QUIC protocol handling within Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially cause heap corruption by sending crafted network traffic. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 150.0.7871.47 and has a high severity rating (CVSS 8.1). The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm if this version includes a fix or if remediation is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector with high complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html for current remediation guidance. Until confirmation of a fix, users should update to the latest Chrome version as soon as possible and avoid untrusted network environments to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:03:20.600Z
- 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: 6a444c1127e9c7971985c84b
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:06:57 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 11:54:47 UTC
Last updated: 08/15/2026, 00:41:10 UTC
Views: 92
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