CVE-2026-9883: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9883 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Base component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by the Chromium security team. There is no CVSS score provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Base component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution. The issue is recognized as critical by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix for this vulnerability, although explicit patch details are not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. No known active exploits have been reported, but the critical severity indicates a high risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome has been published by the vendor to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome browsers to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to mitigate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly.
CVE-2026-9883: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9883 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Base component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified as critical by the Chromium security team. There is no CVSS score provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time. The vendor has published an advisory indicating a stable channel update to address this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Base component of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers arbitrary code execution. The issue is recognized as critical by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory references a stable channel update that presumably includes a fix for this vulnerability, although explicit patch details are not provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. No known active exploits have been reported, but the critical severity indicates a high risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
A stable channel update for Google Chrome has been published by the vendor to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators should update their Chrome browsers to version 148.0.7778.216 or later to mitigate this issue. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the advisory content provided, so users should verify the update availability and apply it promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:43.035Z
- 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: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b502c
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:48:57 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:06:03 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:58 AM
Views: 5
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