Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Web Browser
CVE-2026-9984

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-9984?

A use after free vulnerability in the user interface component of Google Chrome on Windows allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. By crafting a specially designed HTML page, an attacker can exploit this flaw to manipulate memory in a way that leads to unexpected behavior and potentially gives them control over the affected system. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 148.0.7778.216

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513002543

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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