Use-After-Free in Google Chrome

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-21

Assigner: Google Devices

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible use-after-free due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-15

Last Modified

2026-09-21

Generated

2026-10-06

AI Q&A

2026-09-16

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-04

NVD

CVE-2026-56960

EUVD

EUVD-2026-78973

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	*

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a use-after-free issue caused by a logic error in the code. It allows an attacker to exploit the freed memory remotely, potentially leading to privilege escalation without needing additional permissions or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher privileges on the affected system, potentially allowing them to take control of the device or execute malicious actions without your knowledge.

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