CVE-2026-15110: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available. A vendor advisory is published but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15110 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which could lead to heap corruption. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix is available or planned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service within the context of the affected Chrome browser. The attack requires user installation of a malicious extension, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or tricking the user.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid installing untrusted or unknown Chrome extensions and apply updates promptly once available.
CVE-2026-15110: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Extensions component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption. The vulnerability has been assigned a high severity by Chromium security. No CVSS score is available. A vendor advisory is published but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15110 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Extensions feature of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a crafted malicious Chrome extension, which could lead to heap corruption. The vulnerability is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly state whether a patch or fix is available or planned.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in heap corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service within the context of the affected Chrome browser. The attack requires user installation of a malicious extension, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or tricking the user.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is confirmed, users should avoid installing untrusted or unknown Chrome extensions and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T17:07:39.115Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01162222768.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a4ed637c9d9e3dbe3dd7f1b
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 22:59:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 23:15:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 01:07:52 UTC
Views: 4
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