cve 2026-7919

CVE-2026-7919 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome's Aura user-interface framework, fixed in Google Chrome 148.0.7778.96 for Linux and 148.0.7778.96/97 for Windows and macOS. Disclosed on May 6, 2026, and tracked by Microsoft in MSRC, this flaw could allow sandbox escape if left unpatched. Administrators should ensure Chrome or Chromium-based browsers are updated promptly. The vulnerability highlights the layered nature of browser security, where memory-safety bugs can bypass sandbox protections. This tag covers discussions about the CVE, its impact, and mitigation steps for enterprise IT and security teams managing Windows and macOS endpoints.