Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Affects User Interface
CVE-2026-16423

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Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-16423?

A critical vulnerability found in the user interface of Google Chrome prior to version 150.0.7871.182 exposes users to potential heap corruption. This vulnerability arises from a use after free condition, allowing attackers to exploit it by convincing users to perform specific UI gestures while interacting with maliciously crafted HTML pages. Such exploitation could lead to serious security breaches, including unauthorized access and manipulation of web content.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 150.0.7871.182

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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