CVE-2026-19144: Use after free in Google Chrome
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the HTML component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-19144 and is rated with a high severity score of 8.8. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.109. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-19144 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the HTML processing of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.109 and allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited remotely without privileges (AV:N, PR:N).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or other impacts resulting from heap corruption, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for desktop Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 151.0.7922.109 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-19144: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the HTML component of Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause heap corruption by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-19144 and is rated with a high severity score of 8.8. The issue affects Chrome desktop versions before 151.0.7922.109. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Chrome
pkg:github/chromium/chromiumRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19144 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the HTML processing of Google Chrome. It affects versions prior to 151.0.7922.109 and allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The flaw requires user interaction (UI:R) and can be exploited remotely without privileges (AV:N, PR:N).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution or other impacts resulting from heap corruption, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for desktop Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 151.0.7922.109 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T16:51:45.889Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a7506fcbf8831d5395f58bb
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 22:13:16 UTC
Last enriched: 08/14/2026, 15:47:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 25
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.