CVE-2026-14044: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-14044 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as low severity. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly state if this vulnerability is fixed in that update.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker with control over the renderer process could potentially escape the sandbox, which may allow them to execute code outside the restricted environment. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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. Users should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later if confirmed fixed. Until confirmation, avoid untrusted content that could compromise the renderer process.
CVE-2026-14044: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-14044 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.47. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the sandbox by using a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with low severity by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could lead to sandbox escape, increasing the attacker's privileges. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as low severity. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly state if this vulnerability is fixed in that update.
Potential Impact
If exploited, an attacker with control over the renderer process could potentially escape the sandbox, which may allow them to execute code outside the restricted environment. However, the severity is rated low, indicating limited impact or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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. Users should update to version 150.0.7871.47 or later if confirmed fixed. Until confirmation, avoid untrusted content that could compromise the renderer process.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T23:11:30.734Z
- 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: 6a444c2c27e9c7971985d29b
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:07:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 01:38:00 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 02:51:26 UTC
Views: 3
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