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CVE-2026-9949

Google Chrome - Core

Google CVSS 8.3 Updated May 29, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Core component allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 148.0.7778.216."

Anticipated Attack Path

  1. 1. Compromise the renderer process
  2. 2. Craft a malicious HTML page to exploit the use-after-free vulnerability
  3. 3. Escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code

Am I Vulnerable?

  • Verify Google Chrome version on Windows systems
  • Check for any suspicious activity related to the renderer process
  • Apply the latest security patch to Google Chrome

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Process
Target Asset chrome.exe
Standard Path Windows Systems

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Google). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Unlikely

Minimal

Internal Work Notes

Apply Google Chrome security patch to prevent potential sandbox escape and arbitrary code execution.

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