Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability in GPU Allowing Remote Code Execution

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the GPU component of Google Chrome on Windows, affecting versions prior to 148.0.7778.179. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment by using a crafted HTML page.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution within the sandboxed environment of the browser.

Remediation

Users can update to Google Chrome version 148.0.7778.179 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: May 20, 2026, 8:39 PM
Updated: May 20, 2026, 8:39 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.9
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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