CVE-2026-87514: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-87514 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Views component of Google Chrome versions prior to 153.0.8010.36. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1. It affects Chrome desktop prior to the fixed version 153.0.8010.36. A patch is available as indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Chrome
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Views component of Google Chrome before version 153.0.8010.36. Exploitation requires local access and can lead to arbitrary code execution outside the sandbox, potentially compromising the host system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. The vendor has released a stable channel update to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This elevates the risk of unauthorized control over the host environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 153.0.8010.36 or later, where this vulnerability is patched. The vendor advisory confirms an official fix is available. Applying this update eliminates the risk from this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:39:13.743Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0808145027.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0b179acd9273b49811aaf
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 01:08:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 01:41:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC
Views: 25
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