CVE-2026-19142: Use After Free
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.109 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption 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-2026-19142?
CVE-2026-19142 has a high severity rating due to the potential for heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-19142?
To fix CVE-2026-19142, update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-19142?
CVE-2026-19142 is classified as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability.
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Who can exploit CVE-2026-19142?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2026-19142 by convincing a user to engage in specific UI gestures on a vulnerable version of Google Chrome.
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In which software is CVE-2026-19142 found?
CVE-2026-19142 is found in Google Chrome prior to version 151.0.7922.109.