CVE-2026-7929: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in MediaRecording in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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 with specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted webpage, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked suggests that a stable channel update addressing this issue exists, but explicit patch confirmation is not stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction, specifically engaging in certain UI gestures on a malicious page. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is provided indicating a stable channel update for Chrome, which likely includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should consult the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-7929: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in MediaRecording in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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 with specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted webpage, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory linked suggests that a stable channel update addressing this issue exists, but explicit patch confirmation is not stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction, specifically engaging in certain UI gestures on a malicious page. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A vendor advisory is provided indicating a stable channel update for Chrome, which likely includes a fix for this vulnerability. Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should consult the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for the latest remediation guidance.
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: 5/6/2026, 6:22:16 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 7:36:54 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:33:18 AM
Views: 4
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