CVE-2026-7985: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-7985 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.3. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the GPU subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is addressed in the Chrome stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or a newer stable release to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-7985: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-7985 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.3. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.3high
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 GPU subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is addressed in the Chrome stable channel update referenced in the vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 and later. Users and administrators should update to this version or a newer stable release to remediate the vulnerability. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:27.819Z
- 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: 69fb86e9cbff5d861024e966
Added to database: 05/06/2026, 18:22:33 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 03:57:10 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 94
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