Use After Free Vulnerability in Dawn of Google Chrome

CVE-2026-126877

What is CVE-2026-126877?

A use after free vulnerability was identified in the Dawn component of Google Chrome, prior to version 157.0.8103.78. This flaw allows attackers to exploit compromised renderer processes to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox security measures by delivering specially crafted HTML content. The potential for unauthorized code execution elevates the risk of significant security breaches, necessitating prompt updates and patches to safeguard user data and system integrity.

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