CVE-2026-8016: Use after free in Google Chrome
Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked confirms a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, the impact is considered low severity by the vendor, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users should update their Chrome browser to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation actions are indicated.
CVE-2026-8016: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.96. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution inside the sandboxed environment of the browser. The issue is recognized as low severity by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked confirms a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution within the sandboxed environment of Google Chrome, potentially enabling an attacker to run arbitrary code. However, the impact is considered low severity by the vendor, indicating limited risk or difficulty in exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome that addresses this vulnerability. Users should update their Chrome browser to version 148.0.7778.96 or later to remediate this issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation actions are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-05T22:59:35.787Z
- 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: 69fb86f1cbff5d861024fe1f
Added to database: 5/6/2026, 6:22:41 PM
Last enriched: 5/6/2026, 6:37:23 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 8:13:46 AM
Views: 7
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