CVE-2026-9881: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9881 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bluetooth component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to potentially escape the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Bluetooth functionality of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a malicious Chrome extension, which could then be leveraged to perform a sandbox escape, compromising browser security boundaries. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability in the provided information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code or access to restricted resources beyond the browser's normal privileges. This elevates the risk of system compromise on affected Mac devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL provided should be reviewed for the latest remediation details. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.216, updating Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later is strongly recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should verify the update status directly from the official Google Chrome release notes or security advisories.
CVE-2026-9881: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9881 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bluetooth component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious Chrome extension to potentially escape the browser sandbox. The vulnerability is classified as critical by Chromium security. A vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly state the patch status in the provided data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Bluetooth functionality of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction in the form of installing a malicious Chrome extension, which could then be leveraged to perform a sandbox escape, compromising browser security boundaries. The issue is recognized as critical by Chromium security. The vendor advisory linked corresponds to a stable channel update but does not explicitly confirm patch availability in the provided information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code or access to restricted resources beyond the browser's normal privileges. This elevates the risk of system compromise on affected Mac devices running vulnerable Chrome versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory URL provided should be reviewed for the latest remediation details. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.216, updating Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later is strongly recommended if confirmed by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, users should verify the update status directly from the official Google Chrome release notes or security advisories.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:42.536Z
- 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: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b5024
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:06:17 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:57 AM
Views: 3
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