CVE-2026-14005: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Omnibox component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14005 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score assigned but is classified as medium severity by the Chromium security team. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, implying a fix is available in version 150.0.7871.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to arbitrary code execution or browser instability. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures, limiting the attack vector. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome on Android to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since this is a client-side application, users should apply the update promptly to mitigate the risk. No additional vendor advisories indicate alternative mitigations or that no action is required.
CVE-2026-14005: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Omnibox component of Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with medium severity by Chromium security.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14005 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score assigned but is classified as medium severity by the Chromium security team. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue, implying a fix is available in version 150.0.7871.47.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, which may lead to arbitrary code execution or browser instability. However, exploitation requires user interaction with specific UI gestures, limiting the attack vector. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Update Google Chrome on Android to version 150.0.7871.47 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since this is a client-side application, users should apply the update promptly to mitigate the risk. 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
- 2026-06-29T23:04:16.062Z
- 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: 6a444c2927e9c7971985d0fd
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 02:08:35 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:08:35 UTC
Views: 3
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