CVE-2026-19151: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the V8 engine component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.109. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, the input data does not confirm the availability of a patch or official remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the affected system within the constraints of the sandbox. The severity is high, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest stable version once a fix is confirmed.
CVE-2026-19151: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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 V8 engine component of Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.109. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment via a crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. Although a vendor advisory URL is provided, the input data does not confirm the availability of a patch or official remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or compromise of the affected system within the constraints of the sandbox. The severity is high, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chrome release notes and update to the latest stable version once a fix is confirmed.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-06T16:51:47.715Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01193673229.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a7506febf8831d5395f58ed
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 22:13:18 UTC
Last enriched: 08/06/2026, 23:28:19 UTC
Last updated: 08/07/2026, 01:42:00 UTC
Views: 2
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