Synopsis
A web browser installed on the remote macOS host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 149.0.7827.155. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2026_06_stable-channel-update-for-desktop_01750511403 advisory.
- Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
(Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2026-12467)
- Use after free in DigitalCredentials in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity:
Critical) (CVE-2026-12440)
- Use after free in WebShare in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
(Chromium security severity: Critical) (CVE-2026-12437)
- Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical) (CVE-2026-12438)
- Use after free in Digital Credentials in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.155 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical) (CVE-2026-12439)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome version 149.0.7827.155 or later.
Plugin Details
File Name: macosx_google_chrome_149_0_7827_155.nasl
Agent: macosx
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 6/16/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/16/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-12437, CVE-2026-12438, CVE-2026-12439, CVE-2026-12440, CVE-2026-12441, CVE-2026-12442, CVE-2026-12443, CVE-2026-12444, CVE-2026-12445, CVE-2026-12446, CVE-2026-12447, CVE-2026-12448, CVE-2026-12449, CVE-2026-12450, CVE-2026-12451, CVE-2026-12452, CVE-2026-12453, CVE-2026-12454, CVE-2026-12455, CVE-2026-12456, CVE-2026-12457, CVE-2026-12458, CVE-2026-12459, CVE-2026-12460, CVE-2026-12461, CVE-2026-12462, CVE-2026-12463, CVE-2026-12464, CVE-2026-12465, CVE-2026-12466, CVE-2026-12467, CVE-2026-12468, CVE-2026-12469