Use After Free Vulnerability in PDFium Affects Google Chrome

CVE-2026-118345

What is CVE-2026-118345?

A use after free vulnerability in the PDFium component of Google Chrome could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the browser sandbox. This vulnerability can be exploited through specially crafted HTML pages, potentially compromising user systems. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this risk and enhance their security posture.

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