Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome

CVE-2026-79197

What is CVE-2026-79197?

A use after free vulnerability in the V8 component of Google Chrome enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox. This can occur when users visit a specially crafted HTML page, underscoring the risks associated with browsing untrusted content. Keeping Chrome up-to-date is crucial to safeguarding against this type of vulnerability.

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