Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome on Windows

CVE-2026-8574

What is CVE-2026-8574?

A use after free vulnerability has been identified in Google Chrome on Windows, which impacts versions prior to 148.0.7778.168. This glitch could allow a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially execute a sandbox escape through a specially crafted HTML page. The risk underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date software and security measures to protect against exploitation.

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