CVE-2026-15116: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Actor component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.115. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15116 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Actor component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state whether a patch is available or if a fix has been applied in the referenced version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of browser security boundaries. The sandbox limits impact but arbitrary code execution remains a serious risk.
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 confirmation of a fix, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available and exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
CVE-2026-15116: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Actor component of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.115. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.115. 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
CVE-2026-15116 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Actor component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.115. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state whether a patch is available or if a fix has been applied in the referenced version. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of browser security boundaries. The sandbox limits impact but arbitrary code execution remains a serious risk.
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 confirmation of a fix, users should update to the latest Chrome version once available and exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T17:07:40.968Z
- 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: 6a4ed637c9d9e3dbe3dd7f41
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 22:59:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 23:14:37 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 01:07:50 UTC
Views: 3
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