CVE-2026-9904: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9904 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the availability of an updated Chrome version that addresses this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially enabling sandbox escape. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory confirms a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges outside the browser's restricted environment. This increases the risk of system compromise when a user visits a malicious web page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the browser update. There are no indications that the vulnerability is currently exploited in the wild.
CVE-2026-9904: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9904 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by crafting a malicious HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided for this issue. The vendor has published an advisory indicating the availability of an updated Chrome version that addresses this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to deliver a specially crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, potentially enabling sandbox escape. The issue is recognized as high severity by the Chromium security team. The vendor advisory confirms a stable channel update that includes a fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges outside the browser's restricted environment. This increases the risk of system compromise when a user visits a malicious web page.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the browser update. There are no indications that the vulnerability is currently exploited in the wild.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:48.079Z
- 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: 6a18c660e29bf47b503b5151
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:50:54 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:16:23 AM
Views: 4
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