CVE-2026-95373
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Use After Free in Google Chrome DevTools

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: Chrome

Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 154.0.8037.57 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Published
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-95373
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89233

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google chrome to 154.0.8037.57 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-416 The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.

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Executive Summary

This is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted HTML page. The issue arises from improper memory management in DevTools, enabling an attacker to exploit freed memory.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of Google Chrome installed on your system. If the version is prior to 154.0.8037.57, the system is vulnerable. Use the command 'google-chrome --version' or check via the browser's 'About' page.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device. This might lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malware, or further compromise of your system. The attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Google Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 or later. Disable automatic updates temporarily if needed, but ensure the update is applied as soon as possible to prevent exploitation.

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