Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Affecting Multiple Versions

CVE-2026-7984

What is CVE-2026-7984?

A use after free vulnerability was identified in the ReadingMode component of Google Chrome, which allows an attacker to exploit compromised renderer processes. By deploying a specially crafted HTML page, an adversary could manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code within the browser's sandbox environment. This type of vulnerability poses significant risks to users by potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources.

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