CVE-2026-15901: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.128. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.128. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch status or remediation details.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15901 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.128. This memory corruption flaw could be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability is rated critical by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state whether an official fix has been released or provide remediation instructions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption in affected Chrome versions, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or browser compromise. The critical severity indicates a high risk if exploited, but no active exploitation has been confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for updates and apply any forthcoming updates promptly once available.
CVE-2026-15901: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 150.0.7871.128. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 150.0.7871.128. 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-2026-15901 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 150.0.7871.128. This memory corruption flaw could be triggered remotely via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption. The vulnerability is rated critical by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly state whether an official fix has been released or provide remediation instructions. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption in affected Chrome versions, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or browser compromise. The critical severity indicates a high risk if exploited, but no active exploitation has been confirmed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor the official Google Chrome release blog for updates and apply any forthcoming updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-15T18:40:19.619Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_049796704.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a5ea4592a4a8d5989df716a
Added to database: 07/20/2026, 22:42:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 22:56:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/21/2026, 08:36:42 UTC
Views: 89
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