Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Windows
CVE-2026-19158

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-19158?

A use after free vulnerability exists in the Views component of Google Chrome on Windows before version 151.0.7922.109. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing users to perform specific UI gestures while interacting with a maliciously crafted HTML page. Such exploitation could lead to unexpected application behavior or unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 151.0.7922.109

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/535749174

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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