CVE-2026-17862

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Tracing component of Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 151.0.7922.72 allows local attackers to escalate privileges at the operating system level by exploiting a crafted file. This high-severity flaw poses significant risks, particularly for environments where users may inadvertently open malicious files. Organizations using affected versions of Chrome should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.