cve-2026-12012

CVE-2026-12012 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome's Network component, affecting Windows users running Chrome versions prior to 149.0.7827.115. Published by Chrome on June 11, 2026, this flaw is exploitable by an attacker with a privileged network position using malicious network traffic. Unlike typical browser bugs that rely on user interaction, this vulnerability targets the network stack, making it a concern for enterprise environments where traffic is intercepted, proxied, or inspected. Windows administrators should prioritize updating Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the risk. The tag covers discussions on the vulnerability's impact, patching strategies, and implications for Windows-based systems.