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CVE-2026-11000 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-11000 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Fonts component of Google Chrome on Linux, prior to version 149.0.7827.53. This vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity.

Vendor
Google
Product
Chrome
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-04
Original CVE updated
2026-06-05
Advisory published
2026-06-04
Advisory updated
2026-06-05

Who should care

Users of Google Chrome on Linux, particularly those who browse the web and may encounter crafted HTML pages.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in the Fonts component of Google Chrome on Linux. This occurs when the program attempts to access memory after it has been freed, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update Google Chrome to version 149.0.7827.53 or later.
  • Avoid clicking on suspicious links or opening crafted HTML pages from untrusted sources.

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was reported by an anonymous researcher and is tracked by Chromium as issue 492374380.

Official resources

CVE-2026-11000 was published on 2026-06-04T23:17:03.720Z and modified on 2026-06-05T20:46:38.660Z.