CVE-2026-9873: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9873 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that, when loaded by the victim's browser, can lead to arbitrary code execution confined within the sandbox environment. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. Google has published a stable channel update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the browser context. However, the sandbox limits the scope of impact to the browser environment. No active exploitation has been observed in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html
CVE-2026-9873: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9873 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Network component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Network module of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to craft a malicious HTML page that, when loaded by the victim's browser, can lead to arbitrary code execution confined within the sandbox environment. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. Google has published a stable channel update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox of the affected Chrome browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the browser context. However, the sandbox limits the scope of impact to the browser environment. No active exploitation has been observed in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released a stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:40.616Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html","vendor":"Google"}]
Threat ID: 6a18c654e29bf47b503b4eb8
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:52 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:18:52 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:17:14 AM
Views: 5
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