Google Chrome QUIC Use-After-Free Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the QUIC component of Google Chrome. This issue affects versions prior to 148.0.7778.179 and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment by sending malicious network traffic.

Impact

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

Remediation

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

Added: May 20, 2026, 8:37 PM
Updated: May 20, 2026, 8:37 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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