Google Chrome up to 148.0.7778.96 Fileystem use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Fileystem. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-8512. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Fileystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use after free in FileSystem in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.168 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)

The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-8512 since 05/14/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/18/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 314979 (Debian dsa-6273 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 148.0.7778.168 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (314979) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1542). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 8.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 314979
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-6273 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Chrome 148.0.7778.168

Timelineinfo

05/14/2026 CVE reserved
05/15/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
05/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/18/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 495782
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8512 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363993
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1542 - Google Chrome und Microsoft Edge: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/15/2026 04:15
Updated: 05/18/2026 09:10
Changes: 05/15/2026 04:15 (67), 05/16/2026 07:52 (2), 05/16/2026 14:00 (7), 05/18/2026 09:10 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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