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Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in PDF Processing Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the PDF handling component of Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 146.0.7680.178. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment by exploiting a crafted PDF file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution within the Chrome sandbox.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 146.0.7680.178 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Apr 1, 2026, 5:19 AM
Updated: Apr 1, 2026, 5:19 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

Our algorithm analyzes dozens of metrics to generate these 8 key vulnerability categories, which are then combined to calculate the overall risk score.