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Web Bluetooth is a browser API that allows websites to communicate with nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, enabling web applications to interact with hardware like sensors, beacons, and peripherals. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover security vulnerabilities in Chrome's Web Bluetooth implementation, such as CVE-2026-11641, a critical use-after-free flaw patched in Chrome 149.0.7827.103+ that could allow remote code execution via a crafted web page. Additionally, Microsoft Edge's deep hardware integration with Bluetooth and USB is examined, highlighting both the enhanced web connectivity for richer user experiences and the privacy and security risks that come with exposing hardware access through the browser. These threads reflect ongoing concerns about patching, enterprise security, and the balance between functionality and risk in modern browsers.
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    CVE-2026-11641: Patch Chrome Bluetooth Use-After-Free on Windows (149.0.7827.103+)

    Google fixed CVE-2026-11641 on June 8, 2026, in Chrome’s Stable Channel update for desktop, closing a critical Windows-only use-after-free flaw in the browser’s Bluetooth code before version 149.0.7827.103 that could let a remote attacker execute code through a crafted web page. The detail that...
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    • chrome cve use-after-free web bluetooth windows security
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Microsoft Edge's Deep Hardware Integration: Enhancing Web Connectivity with Bluetooth and USB

    In an age where web browsers have transformed into powerful platforms rivaling even native applications, Microsoft Edge stands out by enabling deep integration between websites and hardware devices through Bluetooth and USB connectivity. This technical leap opens significant possibilities but...
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    • accessibility api bluetooth browser compatibility browser hardware access device pairing device security iot integration microsoft edge permissions privacy safeguards smart devices usb web bluetooth web connectivity web development web security web standards webusb
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    • Forum: Windows News
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