Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Cast Allowing Heap Corruption via Malicious Network Traffic

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Cast component of Google Chrome, affecting versions prior to 147.0.7727.138. This vulnerability allows an attacker on the local network segment to potentially exploit heap corruption by sending malicious network traffic.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap corruption, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 147.0.7727.138 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Apr 28, 2026, 11:32 PM
Updated: Apr 28, 2026, 11:32 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
4.1
remediation
7.7
relevance
6.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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