CVE-2026-9952: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9952 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebAudio component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit vendor remediation level is stated in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the provided data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebAudio subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is included in the provided information, but the vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the affected Chrome browser. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
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 should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available to address this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-9952: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9952 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebAudio component of Google Chrome versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and no explicit vendor remediation level is stated in the input data. The vendor advisory link is available but does not specify patch status in the provided data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebAudio subsystem of Google Chrome before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation requires a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw, enabling remote code execution inside the sandbox environment. The issue affects desktop versions of Chrome and was publicly disclosed on May 28, 2026. No CVSS score or detailed remediation status is included in the provided information, but the vulnerability is rated as high severity by Chromium security.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the sandboxed environment of the affected Chrome browser. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions or compromise of the browser process. There are no known exploits in the wild as per the provided data.
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 should update to Chrome version 148.0.7778.216 or later once available to address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:24:58.869Z
- 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: 6a18c673e29bf47b503b6260
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:23 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:20:44 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:14:55 AM
Views: 4
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