CVE-2026-19158: Use After Free
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Use after free in Views in Google Chrome on Windows 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 (Windows)<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-2026-19158?
CVE-2026-19158 has a security severity rating of High.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-19158?
To mitigate CVE-2026-19158, it is recommended to update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.109 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-19158?
CVE-2026-19158 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability.
4
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2026-19158?
An attacker could potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page by convincing a user to perform specific UI gestures.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-19158?
CVE-2026-19158 affects Google Chrome on the Windows operating system.