CVE-2026-9901: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9901 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 who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and can lead to arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released an update to Chrome 148.0.7778.216 that mitigates this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the context of the compromised renderer process, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to further system compromise depending on the privileges of the renderer process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, as this version contains the fix for the use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-9901: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9901 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 who has compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and can lead to arbitrary code execution via a specially crafted HTML page. The issue is recognized as high severity by Chromium security. The vendor has released an update to Chrome 148.0.7778.216 that mitigates this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution within the context of the compromised renderer process, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to further system compromise depending on the privileges of the renderer process.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, as this version contains the fix for the use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE. The vendor advisory confirms the availability of this update. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:47.370Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5145
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/29/2026, 12:03:33 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:24 AM
Views: 4
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