CVE-2026-9878: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9878 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. 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 ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this flaw, an attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely inside the browser's sandbox environment by convincing a user to load a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security, reflecting the potential severity of remote code execution in a widely used browser. The vendor has released a stable channel update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote code execution within the sandbox of Google Chrome, potentially allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's machine. This could lead to compromise of user data or further system exploitation depending on sandbox escapes or additional vulnerabilities. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official 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. Since this is a client-side application vulnerability, applying the update is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated.
CVE-2026-9878: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9878 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score provided. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this flaw, an attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely inside the browser's sandbox environment by convincing a user to load a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security, reflecting the potential severity of remote code execution in a widely used browser. The vendor has released a stable channel update to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote code execution within the sandbox of Google Chrome, potentially allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's machine. This could lead to compromise of user data or further system exploitation depending on sandbox escapes or additional vulnerabilities. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official 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. Since this is a client-side application vulnerability, applying the update is the primary mitigation. No additional vendor-recommended mitigations or workarounds are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:41.830Z
- 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: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b5018
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:06:35 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:58 AM
Views: 5
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