CVE-2026-10972
A use‑after‑free bug in Chrome’s Ozone graphics stack on Linux allows a remote attacker to escape the browser sandbox by loading a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw exists in Chrome versions before 149.0.7827.53. It could let an attacker run code with higher privileges on the host.
An official fix is available, so this entry is kept for 30 days and then removed automatically.
Who is affected
Google Chrome on Linux, versions prior to 149.0.7827.53. Typical users are Linux desktop users running Chrome.
Real-world impact
An attacker could break out of the browser sandbox and execute code on the host system, potentially taking full control of the machine.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 9.6 reflects that the vulnerability is exploitable remotely with no authentication, requires user interaction (loading a page), and gives an attacker full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
What to do about it
- 01Upgrade Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
- 02Restart the browser after the update.
NVD description indicates patch in 149.0.7827.53
Timeline
- Jun 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026PublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 22, 2026 · 13d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 12d agoOfficial fix availableA vendor patch or mitigation now exists — see the remediation steps above.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-upda…release notes
- issues.chromium.org/issues/513006660permissions required