CVE-2026-11644: Use after free in Views
Chromium: CVE-2026-11644 Use after free in Views
Other sources
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
— Microsoft
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 149.0.7827.103 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 149.0.4022.62 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Linux) / Chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 149.0.7827.103 - Compensating control
Until updated, prevent or restrict installation of malicious Chrome extensions by users (e.g., block extension installation from untrusted sources via enterprise policy and/or restrict user extension permissions in your environment).
- Operational
After upgrading, review installed extensions and remove any that are untrusted or were recently added around the time of exposure.
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-8555
- CVE-2026-7906
- CVE-2026-7926
- CVE-2026-7360
- CVE-2026-7355
- CVE-2026-7335
- CVE-2026-7910
- CVE-2026-6314
- CVE-2026-6316
- CVE-2026-6312
- CVE-2026-7349
- CVE-2026-6362
- CVE-2026-7908
- CVE-2026-7333
- CVE-2026-10015
- CVE-2026-6317
- CVE-2026-11628
- CVE-2026-3924
- CVE-2026-7341
- CVE-2026-7345
- CVE-2026-7898
- CVE-2026-11643
- CVE-2026-9906
- CVE-2026-10899
- CVE-2026-10972
- CVE-2026-11642
- CVE-2026-10884
- CVE-2026-11638
- CVE-2026-11640
- CVE-2026-10893
- CVE-2026-6313
- CVE-2026-11629
- CVE-2026-11632
- CVE-2026-10886
- CVE-2026-10902
- CVE-2026-10891
- CVE-2026-10895
- CVE-2026-10898
- CVE-2026-99220
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-11644?
CVE-2026-11644 has a severity rating of high, specifically 7.5 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11644?
To fix CVE-2026-11644, upgrade your Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.103 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11644?
CVE-2026-11644 is a Use After Free vulnerability affecting the Views component in Google Chrome.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-11644?
Users of Google Chrome on Linux prior to version 149.0.7827.103 are affected by CVE-2026-11644.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-11644?
An attacker could execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension leveraging CVE-2026-11644.