CVE-2026-9884: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9884 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148.0.7778.216. 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 CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. There is no explicit vendor advisory detail confirming patch availability or remediation level in the provided data, though a Google Chrome stable channel update blog post is referenced. 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 Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) with no privileges required (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting a remotely exploitable flaw with low attack complexity and high impact. The vendor has published a stable channel update announcement, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided vendor advisory content. Users should refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update blog post for the latest remediation guidance. Until confirmation of patch availability, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch releases or official fixes.
CVE-2026-9884: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9884 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac systems prior to version 148.0.7778.216. 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 CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. There is no explicit vendor advisory detail confirming patch availability or remediation level in the provided data, though a Google Chrome stable channel update blog post is referenced. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
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 Browser component of Google Chrome on Mac platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) and network access (AV:N) with no privileges required (PR:N). Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, reflecting a remotely exploitable flaw with low attack complexity and high impact. The vendor has published a stable channel update announcement, but explicit patch status is not confirmed in the provided data.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Mac systems running vulnerable Chrome versions. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of data, or denial of service. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed from the provided vendor advisory content. Users should refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update blog post for the latest remediation guidance. Until confirmation of patch availability, users should exercise caution when browsing untrusted websites and avoid interacting with suspicious HTML content. Monitor the vendor advisory for updates on patch releases or official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:43.262Z
- 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: 6a18c659e29bf47b503b5030
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:48:57 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:10:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 45
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