CVE-2026-87588: Use After Free
Chromium CVE-2026-87588: Use after free in Chromecast
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 Chromecast in Google Chrome prior to 153.0.8010.36 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— NVD
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/Chromium (Chromecast component)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 153.0.8010.36
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 153.0.8010.36 are exposed when they visit a crafted HTML page that triggers the flaw in Chromecast functionality.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker needs to cause a user to load a crafted HTML page. The reported impact is arbitrary code execution inside the Chrome sandbox.
What version contains the fix?
Google Chrome 153.0.8010.36 addresses this vulnerability. Versions prior to that release are affected according to the available information.