CVE-2026-4441: Use after free in Base
Chromium: CVE-2026-4441 Use after free in Base
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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 Base in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.153 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— NVD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-4441?
CVE-2026-4441 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4441?
To mitigate CVE-2026-4441, users should update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to version 146.0.7680.153 or later.
What does CVE-2026-4441 affect?
CVE-2026-4441 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 146.0.7680.153 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to 146.0.3856.72.
What is a 'use after free' vulnerability in CVE-2026-4441?
A 'use after free' vulnerability, as seen in CVE-2026-4441, occurs when a program continues to use a memory reference after it has been freed, leading to potential execution of malicious code.
Is CVE-2026-4441 present in all operating systems?
CVE-2026-4441 does not affect all operating systems, as it specifically impacts certain versions of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on supported platforms.