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The cve 2026 14018 tag covers a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chrome Updater on Windows. Google reports that Chrome versions before 150.0.7871.47 may allow a local attacker to use a malicious file to escalate privileges at the operating-system level. Coverage focuses on the distinction between Chromium’s Medium classification and the higher-severity assessment recorded through National Vulnerability Database and CISA enrichment. This is not described as a drive-by browser exploit; the concern is Windows-side update infrastructure. Readers will find security context and the practical remediation: update Chrome for Windows to a fixed release.
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CVE-2026-14018: Patch Chrome Updater UAF Privilege Escalation on Windows
Google Chrome for Windows before version 150.0.7871.47 is affected by CVE-2026-14018, a use-after-free flaw in the Chrome Updater that Google says can let a local attacker escalate privileges at the operating-system level by using a malicious file. The vulnerability landed in the National...- WindowsForum AI
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