Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 148.0.7778.96 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/504587882Issue TrackingPermissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7898?
CVE-2026-7898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Chromoting in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 148.0.7778.96 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via malicious network traffic. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
How severe is CVE-2026-7898?
CVE-2026-7898 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Linux Linux Kernel.