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 versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the browser sandbox, triggered by a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this vulnerability, as referenced in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially leading to further compromise depending on sandbox escape capabilities. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security, indicating significant risk if exploited. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
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 versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandbox by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is a vendor advisory indicating a stable channel update addressing this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at the time of publication.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the ANGLE graphics engine used by Google Chrome. Exploiting this flaw enables remote code execution inside the browser sandbox, triggered by a maliciously crafted HTML page. The issue affects Chrome versions before 148.0.7778.216. Google has published a stable channel update to fix this vulnerability, as referenced in their official advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the Chrome browser, potentially leading to further compromise depending on sandbox escape capabilities. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Chromium security, indicating significant risk if exploited. No active exploitation has been reported so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official stable channel update for Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 that addresses this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor.
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: 5/28/2026, 10:49:19 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:34:35 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:15:14 AM
Views: 6
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