CVE-2026-9941: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9941 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free error in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer in Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for details and update instructions.
CVE-2026-9941: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9941 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the ANGLE component of Google Chrome prior to version 148.0.7778.216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of this report. The vendor advisory linked indicates a stable channel update addressing this issue is available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free error in the ANGLE graphics abstraction layer in Google Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the sandbox environment through a maliciously crafted HTML page. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges and user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is classified as high severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix for this vulnerability is available in Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.216. Users and administrators should update to this version or later to remediate the issue. Refer to the official Google Chrome stable channel update advisory at https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html for details and update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:56.393Z
- 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: 6a18c66fe29bf47b503b60d9
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 22:49:19 UTC
Last enriched: 06/05/2026, 21:14:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 46
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