CVE-2026-9111: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9111 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 148.0.7778.179. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 148.0.7778.179. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges and with low attack complexity, but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The vendor has published a stable channel update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the critical nature of remote code execution warrants prompt attention.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.179 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Linux to this version or newer 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_0841193308.html for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-9111: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9111 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 148.0.7778.179. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is rated with a high severity and a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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 WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 148.0.7778.179. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically visiting a maliciously crafted HTML page, which can lead to remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges and with low attack complexity, but requires user interaction. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. The vendor has published a stable channel update to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the critical nature of remote code execution warrants prompt attention.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.179 and later. Users and administrators should update affected Chrome installations on Linux to this version or newer 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_0841193308.html for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T17:39:14.333Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0841193308.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a0e0cd2ba1db473629e799f
Added to database: 05/20/2026, 19:34:42 UTC
Last enriched: 05/27/2026, 21:00:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/12/2026, 07:47:32 UTC
Views: 672
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