CVE-2026-19140: Use After Free
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Chrome<151.0.7922.109
Event History
Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-19140?
The severity of CVE-2026-19140 is classified as High.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-19140?
To fix CVE-2026-19140, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2026-19140?
CVE-2026-19140 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape leading to system compromise.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2026-19140?
CVE-2026-19140 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 151.0.7922.109.
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What causes CVE-2026-19140?
CVE-2026-19140 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in the GPU component of Google Chrome.