CVE-2026-9934: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9934 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura 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 perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available for this issue. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Aura UI framework within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9934. While the Chromium security team rates this as high severity, no CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not detail remediation steps or confirm if a fix has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via user interaction with crafted content. This can lead to compromise of the user's environment. However, there is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid engaging in suspicious UI gestures. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-9934: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9934 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Aura 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 perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score available for this issue. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Aura UI framework within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction involving specific UI gestures on a maliciously crafted HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The issue was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026, and is tracked as CVE-2026-9934. While the Chromium security team rates this as high severity, no CVSS score or explicit patch status is provided in the available data. The vendor advisory URL is provided but does not detail remediation steps or confirm if a fix has been released.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system via user interaction with crafted content. This can lead to compromise of the user's environment. However, there is no indication of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should exercise caution with untrusted web content and avoid engaging in suspicious UI gestures. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:54.559Z
- 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: 6a18c66ae29bf47b503b6068
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:14 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:35:18 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:31 AM
Views: 4
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