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. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. 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 with crafted UI gestures on a malicious HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected browser process, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's system. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely if the user interacts with a crafted web page as described.
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. Users and administrators should monitor for official updates from Google and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is confirmed, exercising caution with untrusted web content and avoiding suspicious UI interactions is advisable.
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. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures on a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time. The vendor advisory linked does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
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 Aura UI framework within Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires user interaction with crafted UI gestures on a malicious HTML page, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected browser process, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the user's system. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely if the user interacts with a crafted web page as described.
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. Users and administrators should monitor for official updates from Google and apply them promptly once available. Until a patch is confirmed, exercising caution with untrusted web content and avoiding suspicious UI interactions is advisable.
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: 05/28/2026, 22:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:13:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 72
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