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Chromium Bluetooth Use-After-Free CVE-2026-95348 – Edge Update Required

A use‑after‑free flaw in Chromium’s Bluetooth stack (CVE-2026-95348) can lead to arbitrary code execution. Microsoft Edge, which incorporates Chromium, is affected. Defenders should verify they are running the latest Edge build and apply any pending updates.

A recent Chromium bug, identified as CVE-2026-95348, exploits a use‑after‑free condition in the Bluetooth subsystem. The flaw could allow a malicious device to trigger memory corruption and potentially execute code with the privileges of the browser process.

Impact

Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based) inherits the vulnerability through its Chromium core. Any user who accepts connections from untrusted Bluetooth devices is at risk.

Mitigation

  • Ensure Edge is updated to the latest version; the Chromium team has already released a patch.
  • Disable Bluetooth in Edge or block device pairing when not needed.
  • Monitor for anomalous network or process activity that may indicate exploitation.

What to Do

Apply the newest Edge update immediately. Verify that the update includes the Chromium security fix. If you cannot update, consider temporarily disabling Bluetooth or restricting device pairing.

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