CVE-2026-9993: Use after free in Views
Chromium: CVE-2026-9993 Use after free in Views
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 Views in Google Chrome prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)
— NVD
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrome (Views)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 148.0.7778.216
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2026-12034
- CVE-2026-7922
- CVE-2026-13033
- CVE-2026-9970
- CVE-2026-10969
- CVE-2026-10003
- CVE-2026-9933
- CVE-2026-9961
- CVE-2026-9995
- CVE-2026-12439
- CVE-2026-10905
- CVE-2026-8557
- CVE-2026-9903
- CVE-2026-7339
- CVE-2026-8559
- CVE-2026-6920
- CVE-2026-8524
- CVE-2026-10007
- CVE-2026-12008
- CVE-2026-12440
- CVE-2026-6360
- CVE-2026-12441
- CVE-2026-7348
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-9993?
CVE-2026-9993 has a high severity rating of 8.3 according to the CVSS 3.1 system.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-9993?
CVE-2026-9993 is categorized as a 'Use After Free' vulnerability found in Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9993?
To fix CVE-2026-9993, update Google Chrome to version 148.0.7778.216 or later.
What impact does CVE-2026-9993 have on users?
CVE-2026-9993 could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox via a crafted PDF file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-9993?
CVE-2026-9993 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 148.0.7778.216.