Google Chrome Chromoting Use-After-Free Vulnerability Allowing Remote Code Execution on Linux

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Chromoting feature of Google Chrome on Linux, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious network traffic.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.96 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 6, 2026, 8:50 PM
Updated: May 6, 2026, 8:50 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
7.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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