Vulnerabilities
Chromium CVE‑2026‑95325: Use‑After‑Free in ANGLE Affects Microsoft Edge
A use‑after‑free flaw in Chromium’s ANGLE graphics layer (CVE‑2026‑95325) can lead to arbitrary code execution in Microsoft Edge (Chromium‑based). The issue is fixed in the latest Edge releases. Defenders should verify their Edge version and apply the update immediately.
What happened
A use‑after‑free bug was discovered in the ANGLE graphics library that underlies Chromium’s GPU acceleration. The flaw can be triggered by crafted web content and may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser.
Impact
All Chromium‑based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, are vulnerable until the latest patch is applied. The vulnerability carries a high severity rating and could be exploited remotely without user interaction.
Mitigation
- Microsoft Edge: Update to the latest version (Edge 125+). The patch is included in the current cumulative update.
- Google Chrome: Update to the latest release; the same fix is back‑ported.
- Other Chromium‑based browsers: Apply the vendor’s latest security update.
What to do
Check the browser version on all endpoints. If you are running a version older than the latest release, schedule an update. Monitor for anomalous memory accesses or crashes in browser processes. Consider disabling GPU acceleration in environments where the risk cannot be mitigated immediately.