CVE-2026-7948
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Race Condition in Chromoting in Google Chrome
Publication date: 2026-05-06
Last updated on: 2026-05-06
Assigner: Chrome
Description
Description
Race in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| chrome | to 148.0.7778.96 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-362 | The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a race condition in the Chromoting component of Google Chrome on Windows versions prior to 148.0.7778.96. It allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges by exploiting a malicious file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain higher privileges on the affected system, potentially allowing them to execute unauthorized actions or access sensitive information.
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