CVE-2026-7929: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7929 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the MediaRecording component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the MediaRecording feature of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction through specific UI gestures triggered by a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a stable update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected browser, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's system. The attack requires user interaction but no prior privileges. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-7929: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7929 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the MediaRecording component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. Google has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
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 MediaRecording feature of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires user interaction through specific UI gestures triggered by a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a stable update to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected browser, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's system. The attack requires user interaction but no prior privileges. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to version 148.0.7778.96 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
- 2026-05-05T22:59:11.951Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 69fb86d8cbff5d861024c8e7
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:16 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:55:12 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 79
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