CVE-2026-87520: Use After Free
Chromium CVE-2026-87520: Use after free in Dawn
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 Dawn in Google Chrome on on Android prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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 153.0.4234.32 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome for Androidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which devices are affected?
The issue affects Google Chrome for Android using versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36. The vulnerable component is Dawn in Chrome.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs to induce a user to load a crafted HTML page remotely. Successful exploitation can execute arbitrary code outside Chrome's sandbox.
How can I determine whether remediation is needed?
Check the installed Google Chrome version on Android. Versions prior to 153.0.8010.36 require updating.