CVE-2026-9988: Use after free in Google Chrome
CVE-2026-9988 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The vulnerability affects desktop Chrome on Linux and is not reported to be exploited in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the browser sandbox. The issue is publicly disclosed with high severity but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided advisory link.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Linux systems, potentially leading to increased privileges and further compromise of the host system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.216, updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later is strongly recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-9988: Use after free in Google Chrome
Description
CVE-2026-9988 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebRTC component of Google Chrome on Linux versions prior to 148. 0. 7778. 216. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser sandbox by delivering a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability is classified with high severity by Chromium security. There is no CVSS score provided, and the vendor advisory does not explicitly state the patch or remediation status. The vulnerability affects desktop Chrome on Linux and is not reported to be exploited in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the WebRTC implementation of Google Chrome on Linux platforms before version 148.0.7778.216. Exploitation could enable a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a specially crafted HTML page, potentially increasing the attacker's privileges beyond the browser sandbox. The issue is publicly disclosed with high severity but lacks a CVSS score and explicit remediation details in the provided advisory link.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to escape the Chrome sandbox on Linux systems, potentially leading to increased privileges and further compromise of the host system. There are no known exploits in the wild currently reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
The vendor advisory link is provided but does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation level. Since the affected version is prior to 148.0.7778.216, updating to version 148.0.7778.216 or later is strongly recommended to mitigate this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Chrome
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-28T17:25:08.660Z
- 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: 6a18c681e29bf47b503b6530
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 10:49:37 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 11:04:38 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 10:04:43 AM
Views: 6
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