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CVE-2026-9937: Use after free in Google Chrome

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-9937cvecve-2026-9937
Published: Thu May 28 2026 (05/28/2026, 22:25:30 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Chrome

Description

CVE-2026-9937 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the UI component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially escape the browser's sandbox by using a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no explicit CVSS score or detailed vendor remediation level provided in the available data. The vendor advisory linked does not specify patch status or mitigation details. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.

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AILast updated: 05/28/2026, 23:34:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the UI of Google Chrome on Windows platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires prior compromise of the renderer process and could enable sandbox escape through crafted HTML content. The issue is recognized by Chromium security as high severity. The vendor advisory is available but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation steps. The vulnerability affects Chrome desktop versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with control over the renderer process to escape the sandbox, potentially leading to higher privilege code execution outside the browser sandbox. This elevates the risk of system compromise beyond the browser context. No known active exploits have been reported, and the impact is limited to affected Chrome versions on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.216.

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 confirmation, users should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available. No additional mitigation recommendations are provided by the vendor advisory at this time.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Chrome
Date Reserved
2026-05-28T17:24:55.367Z
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: 6a18c66fe29bf47b503b60c9

Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:19 PM

Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:34:57 PM

Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:29 AM

Views: 5

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