CVE-2026-7898 - Vulnerability Analysis
HighCVSS: 8.8Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Google Chrome - Use After Free
Published: May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026Remote Exploitable
Overview
Google Chrome on Linux < 148.0.7778.96 contains a use after free vulnerability in Chromoting caused by improper memory handling, letting remote attackers execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic.
Severity & Score
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Impact
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, potentially taking full control of the affected system.
Mitigation
Update to version 148.0.7778.96 or later.
References
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Details
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-7898
- Severity
- High
- CVSS Score
- 8.8
- Type
- use_after_free
- Status
- confirmed
CWE
- CWE-416
CVSS Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H