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CVE-2026-7929: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-7929cvecve-2026-7929
Published: Wed May 06 2026 (05/06/2026, 18:12:37 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: 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)

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AILast updated: 05/06/2026, 19:36:54 UTC

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.

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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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